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R243 KRH

1997 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,076 mi
Last recorded8,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 KRH
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 8,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 8,023 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 7,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 7,887 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 7,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 7,683 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 7,678 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 7,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 7,661 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 7,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,628 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,623 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 7,571 miles

Little reserve Handbrake travel

Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,374 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 6,327 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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R243 KRH is a 1997 Renault Sport in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R243 KRH, 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 R243 KRH registered?

R243 KRH is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R243 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 KRH shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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