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T235 UEB

1999 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,957 mi
Last recorded151,957 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Safrane92,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 UEB
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 151,957 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank mounting strap corroded

rear brake discs corroded / pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 150,822 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rack play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r side light out

plastic covers on sills

Fail 22 Mar 2012 150,813 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rack play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r side light out

plastic covers on sills

Pass 29 Mar 2011 149,440 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 149,440 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 143,108 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 142,705 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 135,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 19 Mar 2008 128,951 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 128,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 121,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blade condition poor

Fail 21 Mar 2007 121,454 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blade condition poor

Pass 21 Mar 2006 102,246 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads starting to get low

Screws missing front front bottom engine cover

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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T235 UEB is a 1999 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 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 T235 UEB, 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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T235 UEB is a 1999 Renault Safrane, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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