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R543 TJU

1998 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,599 mi
Last recorded140,599 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Safrane95,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 TJU
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 140,599 miles

alloy wheels damaged

front brake discs inner faces corroded

slight blow to exhaust joints

under body corroded

very bad oil leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2011 136,326 miles

exhaust mounting snapped/ wear in steering system/ o/s/f tyre poor/ oil leaks

Fail 29 Oct 2011 136,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting snapped/ wear in steering system/ o/s/f tyre poor/ oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2010 131,983 miles

engine oil level inbetween min and max

engine seems to have alot of movement suspect lower dog bone mount

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

slight engine oil leak

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

various signs of corrosion on vechicle chassis and floor pan

webbing damaged on front flexi

Fail 26 Oct 2010 131,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil level inbetween min and max

engine seems to have alot of movement suspect lower dog bone mount

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

slight engine oil leak

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

various signs of corrosion on vechicle chassis and floor pan

webbing damaged on front flexi

Pass 3 Nov 2009 127,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres ubeven wear

Fail 29 Oct 2009 127,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 123,726 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking in tread with small cuts in tread nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

various oil leaks damage to alloys outer sills covered in plastic trim front discs corroded and worn various oil leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2008 123,726 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking in tread with small cuts in tread nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

various oil leaks damage to alloys outer sills covered in plastic trim front discs corroded and worn various oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2007 119,822 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 119,822 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 113,395 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 113,384 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs and pads worn low

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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R543 TJU is a 1998 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R543 TJU, 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 R543 TJU registered?

R543 TJU is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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