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P64 PYB

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,775 mi
Last recorded14,775 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 PYB
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 14,775 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 14,309 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside, front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 14,229 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 14,229 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,178 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 13,914 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 13,885 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 13,818 miles

Coolent leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 13,706 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 13,648 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,550 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,392 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 13,379 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 13,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 12,700 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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P64 PYB is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P64 PYB, 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 P64 PYB registered?

P64 PYB is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P64 PYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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