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R89 PDV

1997 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Safrane111,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 PDV
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 126,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2011 122,899 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 117,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front disc scored

Fail 2 Nov 2010 117,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front disc scored

Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,431 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2009 113,413 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 109,067 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Park brake has little reserved travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2008 109,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Park brake has little reserved travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 104,261 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 104,261 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 99,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 95,168 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 95,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R89 PDV is a 1997 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R89 PDV, 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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R89 PDV is a 1997 Renault Safrane, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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