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P414 UGC

1997 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,648 mi
Last recorded4,648 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 UGC
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 4,648 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 3,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 3,314 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 2,796 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 2,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 2,356 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 1,608 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 1,608 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))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 1,176 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 1,174 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2018 463 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 2 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 2 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2016
Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,542 miles

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,482 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 16,453 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008
Fail 15 Aug 2008

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 24 Apr 2007

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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P414 UGC is a 1997 Renault Sport in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P414 UGC, 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 P414 UGC registered?

P414 UGC is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P414 UGC safe to buy?

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