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Renault Safrane

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,948 cc

V709 DLHMOT history

V709 DLH is a blue petrol Renault Safrane first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2025
Mileage
97,200 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V709 DLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Safrane
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V709 DLH was last recorded at 97,200 miles on 9 May 2024, 1,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2007: 51,684 miles, lower than 477,218 miles on 28 Sept 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,655 miles · 19 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,200 miles
  • 2021 – 95,655 miles
  • 2018 – 93,825 miles
  • 2017 – 91,846 miles
  • 2016 – 91,655 miles
  • 2015 – 90,344 miles
  • 2014 – 88,589 miles
  • 2013 – 87,532 miles
  • 2012 – 86,318 miles
  • 2011 – 83,956 miles
  • 2010 – 72,909 miles
  • 2009 – 62,453 miles
  • 2008 – 56,676 miles
  • 2007 – 51,684 miles
  • 2006 – 477,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,200 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of sill/closing panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,200 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    3109298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,655 miles (+1,830)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,655 miles
    Test number
    706234897899
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass93,825 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    548010323057
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail93,814 miles (+1,968)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,814 miles
    Test number
    782941445097
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,846 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,846 miles
    Test number
    191262909814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,655 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,655 miles
    Test number
    568149917640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,344 miles
    Test number
    868361759724
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of sill/closing panel (5.2.6)

  8. Fail90,344 miles (+1,755)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,344 miles
    Test number
    360191120991
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill badly behind sideskirt (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of sill/closing panel (5.2.6)

  9. Pass88,589 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,589 miles
    Test number
    428991264216
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth sill to floors slightly corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOutersill covers fitted maybe consealing corrosion

  10. Fail88,589 miles (+1,057)3 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,589 miles
    Test number
    119970864218
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth sill to floors slightly corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOutersill covers fitted maybe consealing corrosion

  11. Pass87,532 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    386260093456
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front sills slightly damaged
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside floor to sill slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on both edges

  12. Fail87,532 miles (+1,214)1 failure6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    848020093235
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front sills slightly damaged
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside floor to sill slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on both edges

  13. Pass86,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    345799282294
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail86,318 miles (+2,362)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    578006982245
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass83,956 miles (+11,047)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,956 miles
    Test number
    289642201370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  16. Pass72,909 miles (+10,456)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    513674970222
    • NoteBoth front shocker bearings becoming stiff
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to legal limit on both edges
    • NoteOffside front indicator slightly discoloured

  17. Pass62,453 miles (+5,777)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    180665879219
    • NoteBoth front shocker bearings becoming stiff
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteOffside cv gaitor requires recliping soon

  18. Pass56,676 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    652273678215
    • NoteSlight play in the front wheels.
    • NoteSlight play in the steering.
    • NoteThe handbrake is high.
    • NoteThe wipers.

  19. Fail56,676 miles (+4,992)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    702093178243
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in the front wheels.
    • NoteSlight play in the steering.
    • NoteThe handbrake is high.
    • NoteThe wipers.

  20. Pass51,684 miles (-425,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    981948967287
    • NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the edges.

  21. Pass477,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    477,218 miles
    Test number
    331531576477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail477,218 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    477,218 miles
    Test number
    351331276465
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about V709 DLH

Does V709 DLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V709 DLH expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V709 DLH?
The MOT on V709 DLH expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V709 DLH done?
V709 DLH was recorded at 97,200 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024.
Has V709 DLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V709 DLH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on V709 DLH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V709 DLH find?
V709 DLH passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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