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905 BFJ

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,435 mi
Last recorded10,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration905 BFJ
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 10,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 10,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 9,988 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 9,670 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 9,669 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2011 8,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 7,227 miles

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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905 BFJ is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 905 BFJ, 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 905 BFJ registered?

905 BFJ is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 905 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 905 BFJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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