Renault Safrane
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,435 cc
222 FJBMOT history
222 FJB is a black petrol Renault Safrane first used on 22 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,081 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 63,081 mi
- At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 222 FJB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Safrane
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 22 May 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
222 FJB was last recorded at 63,081 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 63,079 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 63,081 miles
- 2024 – 63,079 miles
- 2023 – 62,957 miles
- 2022 – 62,869 miles
- 2021 – 62,761 miles
- 2019 – 62,676 miles
- 2018 – 62,556 miles
- 2017 – 62,426 miles
- 2015 – 61,915 miles
- 2013 – 61,479 miles
- 2012 – 61,013 miles
- 2010 – 56,062 miles
- 2009 – 54,167 miles
- 2008 – 51,907 miles
- 2007 – 49,516 miles
- 2006 – 46,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,081 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms rods sub frames coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Middle to rear exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust back box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,081 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 63,081 miles
- Test number
- 773569848063
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms rods sub frames coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,079 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 63,079 miles
- Test number
- 518217390769
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components front and rear including subframes suspension arms coil springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle to rear exhaust corroded
Fail63,079 miles (+122)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,079 miles
- Test number
- 129371970320
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components front and rear including subframes suspension arms coil springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle to rear exhaust corroded
Pass62,957 miles (+88)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 62,957 miles
- Test number
- 462121547851
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components front and rear including sub frames suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,869 miles (+108)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 62,869 miles
- Test number
- 593345128859
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust noisy silencer is corroded and deteriorating, the pipe connected to it is also corroded and has a slight leak of gasses (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,761 miles (+42)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 62,761 miles
- Test number
- 362321440197
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,719 miles (+43)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 62,719 miles
- Test number
- 400923659408
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,676 miles (+120)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,676 miles
- Test number
- 816342542553
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryMiddle to rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on all front and rear suspension
Pass62,556 miles (+130)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 62,556 miles
- Test number
- 591086072738
- AdvisoryMiddle to rear exhaust system rusty
- AdvisoryN/s c.v boot clip insecure.
Pass62,426 miles (+225)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,426 miles
- Test number
- 800539825275
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass62,201 miles (+286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 62,201 miles
- Test number
- 309588197442
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
Pass61,915 miles (+222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 61,915 miles
- Test number
- 317072269915
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass61,693 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 61,693 miles
- Test number
- 647407105008
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Fail61,693 miles (+214)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,693 miles
- Test number
- 869817005075
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Pass61,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 61,479 miles
- Test number
- 286060353315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,479 miles (+466)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,479 miles
- Test number
- 315190553336
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Pass61,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 61,013 miles
- Test number
- 527671272232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,013 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,013 miles
- Test number
- 275190772255
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 266903771296
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 658313471248
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Pass56,062 miles (+1,895)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 56,062 miles
- Test number
- 591332900299
- NoteFront tyres deteriorated/cracked
Pass54,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 54,167 miles
- Test number
- 583590779197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,167 miles (+2,260)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,167 miles
- Test number
- 424317969177
- FailureNearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- NoteFront wipers split but drivers side still clears screen ok
Pass51,907 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 51,907 miles
- Test number
- 132605868117
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail51,907 miles (+2,391)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,907 miles
- Test number
- 642464168151
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,516 miles (+3,034)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 49,516 miles
- Test number
- 951757437169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 46,482 miles
- Test number
- 370499356189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,482 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,482 miles
- Test number
- 174492756180
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Questions about 222 FJB
- What vehicle is registration 222 FJB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 222 FJB on a black petrol Renault Safrane first used on 22 May 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 222 FJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 222 FJB is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 222 FJB?
- The MOT on 222 FJB is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 222 FJB done?
- 222 FJB was recorded at 63,081 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 848 miles a year.
- Has 222 FJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 222 FJB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on 222 FJB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 222 FJB find?
- 222 FJB passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms rods sub frames coil springs; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres front and rear.
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