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R15 PYD

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,721 mi
Last recorded20,721 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 PYD
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 20,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 20,632 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,535 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 20,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,268 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,876 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres heavily perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2012
Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,288 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,618 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 16,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,306 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 16,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,708 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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R15 PYD is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R15 PYD, 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 R15 PYD registered?

R15 PYD is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R15 PYD safe to buy?

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