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R666 MPH

1997 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,803 mi
Last recorded30,803 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 MPH
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 30,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 30,795 miles

Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected nearside and offside wires broken (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 30,215 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 29,637 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 28,583 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,806 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 27,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,099 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,083 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,875 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 23,065 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 23,047 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,593 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 22,140 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 20,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,586 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 19,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 18,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,403 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,140 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,261 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 14,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R666 MPH is a 1997 Renault Sport in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R666 MPH, 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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R666 MPH is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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