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P18 FLY

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,427 mi
Last recorded28,427 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 FLY
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 28,427 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,328 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 28,034 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 27,519 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,319 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,850 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but not leaking

Parking brake close to the end of it's travel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,146 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 25,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 22,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,794 miles
Fail 1 May 2009

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009
Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,744 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 15,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P18 FLY is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P18 FLY, 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 P18 FLY registered?

P18 FLY is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P18 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 FLY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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