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R290 VLE

1998 Renault Safrane

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,817 mi
Last recorded92,817 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2007 92,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,002 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 82,002 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Safrane?

Based on 26,029 MOT tests across 4,984 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
4,892
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,741
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,479
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,309
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,138
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 880
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R290 VLE is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R290 VLE, 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 R290 VLE registered?

R290 VLE is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R290 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 VLE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R290 VLE have outstanding finance?

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