Renault Safrane MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault Safrane. Check any Safrane by registration number below.

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87.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.9%

vs Renault Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Renault Safrane — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Safrane has an average MOT pass rate of 87.4%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Safrane is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Renault Safrane, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault Safrane performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 63 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 10yr

200k mi

2001

Based on 59 vehicles

83.1%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 10yr

170k mi

2000

Based on 209 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

1999

Based on 360 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

29.4%

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

1998

Based on 298 vehicles

88.3%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

22.2%

Mileage at 10yr

158k mi

1997

Based on 430 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

7.4%

1996

Based on 189 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

1995

Based on 152 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

1994

Based on 120 vehicles

84.2%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

1993

Based on 158 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

1992

Based on 157 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

1991

Based on 51 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

0

Based on 56 vehicles

67.9%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

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Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Renault Safrane

Renault Safrane — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Safrane MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Safrane?

The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Safrane is 87.4% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Safrane?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Renault Safrane reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 87.4%, the Renault Safrane is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Safrane?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Renault Safrane?

Typical mileage for the Renault Safrane: 199,809 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Safrane to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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