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R998 UBV

1998 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

18,526 mi
Last recorded18,526 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Sport16,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 UBV
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 18,526 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 18,422 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 18,220 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 17,252 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 17,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 16,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake efficiency OK but brake pedal travels slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 15,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 15,249 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,875 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,998 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 13,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 12,953 miles

wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

Fail 26 May 2010 12,538 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 26 May 2010 12,538 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,378 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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R998 UBV is a 1998 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1998 Renault Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,704 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 R998 UBV, 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 28 years old, this Renault Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R998 UBV registered?

R998 UBV is a 1998 Renault Sport, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R998 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 UBV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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