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3 NDT

1997 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,493 mi
Last recorded25,493 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 NDT
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 25,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 25,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 24,554 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 24,032 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 23,253 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 22,711 miles

front/rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,703 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,651 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,608 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2007 22,607 miles

all four tyres wearing low edges and side walls starting to crack

slight engine and gear box oil leaks

slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 May 2006 22,402 miles

All four tyres perishing on side walls.

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Renault Sport?

Based on 1,888 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
516
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
position lamp(s) not working 28
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26
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3 NDT is a 1997 Renault Sport in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Renault Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 13,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 NDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 NDT registered?

3 NDT is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is 3 NDT safe to buy?

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