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S484 XBP

1999 Renault Safrane

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,224 mi
Last recorded99,224 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Safrane92,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 XBP
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,224 miles

Corrosion both sides rear suspension top spring mount

Slight stiffness in front strutt stearing pivots

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Oct 2010 99,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion both sides rear suspension top spring mount

Slight stiffness in front strutt stearing pivots

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Oct 2009 92,009 miles

Rear bumper insecure

both front brake hoses starting to split

offside hand brake cable worn and corroded outer sleave

offside lower arm bush perished

power steering pump damp

slight play in both front strut bearings

slight play in nearside inner steering arm

Fail 16 Oct 2009 92,009 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

both front brake hoses starting to split

offside hand brake cable worn and corroded outer sleave

offside lower arm bush perished

power steering pump damp

slight play in both front strut bearings

slight play in nearside inner steering arm

Pass 13 Oct 2008 83,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 83,080 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 76,426 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 76,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,177 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 65,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 57,550 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 57,550 miles

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

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

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

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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S484 XBP is a 1999 Renault Safrane in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 92,488 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 S484 XBP, 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 27 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S484 XBP registered?

S484 XBP is a 1999 Renault Safrane, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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