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T253 RCR

1999 Renault Safrane

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,764 mi
Last recorded153,764 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Renault Safrane92,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 RCR
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 153,764 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 153,759 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 153,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2007 120,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 112,705 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 112,705 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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T253 RCR is a 1999 Renault Safrane in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T253 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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What year was T253 RCR registered?

T253 RCR is a 1999 Renault Safrane, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T253 RCR safe to buy?

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