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T161 RPM

1999 Renault Safrane

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,751 mi
Last recorded133,751 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Safrane92,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 RPM
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 133,751 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 133,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to undercarriage

damage to bodywork

play at borh sides steering rack

rear silencer held up with wire

Fail 28 Feb 2011 130,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs/pads worn

n/s/f tyre perished

rear pads low

wipers smeary

rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,260 miles

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

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

both number plate lights loose in bumper

damage to offside front wing

front brake discs corroding

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

slight exhaust blow at frontpipe flexi joint

slight play in both sides of steering rack

steel wheel fitted to offside front

warning light flashing on dash

Fail 19 Jan 2010 121,856 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

osf wing damaged

play at both sides steering rack

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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T161 RPM is a 1999 Renault Safrane in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 T161 RPM, 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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T161 RPM is a 1999 Renault Safrane, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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