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R158 JWY

1998 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,688 mi
Last recorded118,688 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Sport16,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 JWY
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 118,688 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 116,620 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 116,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2008 116,620 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2006 113,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise off side rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 113,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 108,839 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 108,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R158 JWY is a 1998 Renault Sport in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Renault Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,704 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R158 JWY, 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 28 years old, this Renault Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R158 JWY registered?

R158 JWY is a 1998 Renault Sport, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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