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V79 MPX

2000 Renault Safrane

Green Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,421 mi
Last recorded145,421 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Safrane97,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 MPX
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 145,421 miles

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

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 143,247 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 143,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 141,215 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 141,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 138,894 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 133,395 miles

free play at steering wheel

metal brake pipe to n/s/r corroded

n/s steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 21 Nov 2012 128,156 miles

n/s inner steering arm have slight nmovment

Pass 12 Dec 2011 121,920 miles

front disc pads worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 115,798 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 110,159 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 110,159 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 103,752 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 103,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 97,327 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 97,327 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 87,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 74,950 miles

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

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

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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V79 MPX is a 2000 Renault Safrane in Green with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 97,318 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 V79 MPX, 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 26 years old, this Renault Safrane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V79 MPX is a 2000 Renault Safrane, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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