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HIG 9478

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,898 mi
Last recorded25,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 9478
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 25,898 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 24,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 23,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 23,371 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic+metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2021 22,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 18,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,886 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 16,869 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,489 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 14,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 11,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,411 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 10,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,903 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,961 miles

Front 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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HIG 9478 is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HIG 9478, 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 HIG 9478 registered?

HIG 9478 is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is HIG 9478 safe to buy?

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