MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
alloy wheels damaged
front brake discs inner faces corroded
slight blow to exhaust joints
under body corroded
very bad oil leaks
exhaust mounting snapped/ wear in steering system/ o/s/f tyre poor/ oil leaks
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust mounting snapped/ wear in steering system/ o/s/f tyre poor/ oil leaks
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R543 TJU?
You can check the full history of R543 TJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R543 TJU registered?
R543 TJU is a 1998 Renault Safrane, first registered on 19 January 1998.
Is R543 TJU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R543 TJU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R543 TJU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R543 TJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.