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R137 EFA

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

5,353 mi
Last recorded5,353 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 EFA
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 5,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 5,353 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 5,256 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 5,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021
Pass 14 Sep 2020
Fail 11 Sep 2020

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 4,993 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 4,837 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 4,744 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 4,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 4,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 4,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 4,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 3,896 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 3,871 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,427 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 3,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 3,125 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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R137 EFA is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R137 EFA, 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 R137 EFA registered?

R137 EFA is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R137 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 EFA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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