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T279 KBC

1999 Renault Safrane

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,707 mi
Last recorded163,707 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Safrane92,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 KBC
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 163,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2010 162,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack

washers dont fully spray on to the offside

Pass 24 Aug 2009 146,310 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 146,310 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 131,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 117,812 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2006 106,830 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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T279 KBC is a 1999 Renault Safrane in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T279 KBC, 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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T279 KBC is a 1999 Renault Safrane, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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