MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres pressures low
child seat fitted to n/s/f
fuel filter damp
o/s/f anti roll bar link gator split
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres pressures low
child seat fitted to n/s/f
fuel filter damp
o/s/f anti roll bar link gator split
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake fluid discoloured
corrosion noted to rear suspension and chassis areas
exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded
n/s/f tyre worn close to limit
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake fluid discoloured
corrosion noted to rear suspension and chassis areas
exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded
n/s/f tyre worn close to limit
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Renault Safrane?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R235 COT is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 95,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Renault Safrane fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,741 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R235 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Renault Safrane typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R235 COT registered?
R235 COT is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R235 COT safe to buy?
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