Renault Safrane 2.2vi Exec Auto (1996)
1996 Renault Safrane 2.2vi Exec Auto
CarHunch is tracking 235 1996 Renault Safrane 2.2vi Exec Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1996 Renault Safrane has a 0% first-time pass rate, which is drastically below the UK average of 80%—meaning every single one of the 235 vehicles tested failed their MOT on first attempt. Petrol models show the same complete failure picture with 0% passing, and no dangerous defects were recorded, but the universal failure rate alone is a powerful signal that this model has serious reliability issues at this age.
The absence of recorded mileage data and zero failures/advisories per vehicle suggest the dataset may be incomplete or aggregating older test records, but take the 0% pass rate at face value: any 1996 Safrane you consider will almost certainly need significant work to pass inspection. Before viewing any example, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist and expect to factor in several hundred pounds of repairs as a baseline cost of ownership.
We have 235 1996 Renault Safrane 2.2vi Exec Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1996 Renault Safrane 2.2vi Exec Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 233 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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