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R20 SPY

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,053 mi
Last recorded9,053 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 SPY
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 9,053 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 9,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 8,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,894 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 8,894 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,801 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 8,762 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,706 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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R20 SPY is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R20 SPY, 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 R20 SPY registered?

R20 SPY is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R20 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 SPY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R20 SPY have outstanding finance?

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