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P748 TMV

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,515 mi
Last recorded29,515 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 TMV
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 29,515 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 22 Apr 2023 24,785 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 24,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 24,452 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated close to limit.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 24,306 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,235 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 23,932 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked and perished.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 22,979 miles

(1) Oil leak from nearside gearbox drive shaft gaiter.

Fail 22 May 2015 22,979 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(1) Oil leak from nearside gearbox drive shaft gaiter.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,258 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,231 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)

full under body tray fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,323 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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P748 TMV is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P748 TMV, 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 P748 TMV registered?

P748 TMV is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P748 TMV safe to buy?

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