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S863 LCS

1999 Renault Safrane

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,807 mi
Last recorded132,807 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Safrane92,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 LCS
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 132,807 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 132,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 127,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 120,349 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 120,349 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 109,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 109,364 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 101,986 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 101,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 93,910 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 93,910 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2005 86,434 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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S863 LCS is a 1999 Renault Safrane in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S863 LCS, 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 S863 LCS registered?

S863 LCS is a 1999 Renault Safrane, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S863 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S863 LCS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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