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R349 GVK

1997 Renault Safrane

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,173 mi
Last recorded82,173 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 GVK
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 56,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 56,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front 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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R349 GVK is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 111,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R349 GVK, 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 29 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R349 GVK registered?

R349 GVK is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R349 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 GVK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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