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S488 XBP

1999 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,508 mi
Last recorded65,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Safrane92,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 XBP
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,508 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,131 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres sidewalls perished.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,231 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perished.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,909 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,020 miles

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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S488 XBP is a 1999 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S488 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S488 XBP?

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What year was S488 XBP registered?

S488 XBP is a 1999 Renault Safrane, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S488 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 XBP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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