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P3 RSS

1997 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,525 mi
Last recorded36,525 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 RSS
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 36,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 35,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 34,153 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 33,553 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 32,792 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 31,076 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,999 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2018 29,988 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension arm corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 May 2018 29,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,846 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 27,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted throughout

Pass 12 May 2014 27,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,643 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,805 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 12,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 12,298 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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P3 RSS is a 1997 Renault Sport in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P3 RSS, 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 P3 RSS registered?

P3 RSS is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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