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T249 RCR

1999 Renault Safrane

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,576 mi
Last recorded70,576 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Safrane92,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 RCR
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 70,576 miles

Front & rear suspension heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 May 2017 70,576 miles

Front & rear suspension heavily corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2016 70,052 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 68,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 67,489 miles

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 67,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 65,963 miles

both front discs slight surface corrosion

n/s/r disc surface corrosion

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

Fail 13 May 2013 65,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded not blowing

both front discs slight surface corrosion

n/s/r disc surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2012 64,207 miles

exhaust corroded!

Pass 9 May 2011 61,815 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 61,815 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 59,619 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 59,619 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 55,871 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 55,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 53,884 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 51,988 miles

front number palte slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2006 47,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T249 RCR is a 1999 Renault Safrane in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T249 RCR, 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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T249 RCR is a 1999 Renault Safrane, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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