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P616 UGP

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,085 mi
Last recorded34,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 UGP
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 34,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 33,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 33,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 31,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 31,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,934 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 29,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 29,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,122 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 26,122 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 25,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 25,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012
Fail 10 Jan 2012

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,490 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,863 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,938 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,362 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 16,377 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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P616 UGP is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow 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 P616 UGP, 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 P616 UGP registered?

P616 UGP is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P616 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P616 UGP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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