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R332 BJA

1998 Renault Safrane

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,449 mi
Last recorded136,449 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 BJA
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 136,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 9 Sep 2010 136,442 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2009 129,069 miles

Nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 119,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 119,033 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 110,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 102,082 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 102,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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R332 BJA is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Black with a 2,435cc 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 R332 BJA, 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 R332 BJA registered?

R332 BJA is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R332 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 BJA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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