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R976 GMV

1997 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,360 mi
Last recorded14,360 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 GMV
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 14,360 miles

Brake pedal travel long.

Pass 25 Apr 2025 14,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 14,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 14,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 14,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 13,981 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 13,820 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 13,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 13,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 12,640 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 12,640 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,253 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,791 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 9,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 9,428 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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R976 GMV 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 88.2%.

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 R976 GMV, 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 R976 GMV registered?

R976 GMV is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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