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P25 OPO

1997 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,675 mi
Last recorded50,675 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 OPO
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2024 31,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 31,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017
Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,908 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 27,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust very rusty in places

Pass 29 Dec 2014 27,146 miles

exhaust very rusty in places

Pass 30 Nov 2013 26,889 miles

exhaust rusty in places

Pass 20 Oct 2012 25,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 19,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,565 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,155 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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P25 OPO is a 1997 Renault Sport in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P25 OPO, 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 P25 OPO registered?

P25 OPO is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P25 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 OPO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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