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R14 ALW

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,903 mi
Last recorded13,903 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 ALW
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 13,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 13,336 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 12,821 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 12,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 11,463 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007

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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R14 ALW is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R14 ALW, 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 R14 ALW registered?

R14 ALW is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R14 ALW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 ALW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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