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S679 VAX

1998 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,586 mi
Last recorded20,586 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Sport16,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 VAX
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 20,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 20,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,139 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 20,029 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 18,242 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 17,716 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 16,589 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 15,702 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,106 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,578 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 14,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,421 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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S679 VAX is a 1998 Renault Sport in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S679 VAX, 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.

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What year was S679 VAX registered?

S679 VAX is a 1998 Renault Sport, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S679 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S679 VAX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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