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P853 MBK

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,526 mi
Last recorded14,526 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 MBK
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2021 14,526 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,359 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pad wires broken

Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pad wires broken

front discs rusty

front tyres starting to perish

slight play front inner steering arms

Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,484 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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P853 MBK is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P853 MBK, 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 P853 MBK registered?

P853 MBK is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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