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P718 FEJ

1997 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

12,361 mi
Last recorded12,361 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 FEJ
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 12,361 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 12,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 12,347 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 12,347 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 12,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 12,289 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 12,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 12,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 12,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 11,964 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,631 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,747 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,137 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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P718 FEJ 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 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P718 FEJ, 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 P718 FEJ registered?

P718 FEJ is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P718 FEJ safe to buy?

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