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V282 GJB

1999 Renault Sport

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,221 mi
Last recorded91,221 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Sport72,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV282 GJB
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower ball joint & tracke rod end dust covers are getting deteriated

nearside & offside rear wheel arches are corooded but has no sharp edges

Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,221 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower ball joint & tracke rod end dust covers are getting deteriated

nearside & offside rear wheel arches are corooded but has no sharp edges

Fail 19 Sep 2011 81,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 52,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,218 miles

engine oil leaks

power steering pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres heavily age cracking

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,389 miles

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 2 Sep 2006 38,389 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres different size to rears

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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V282 GJB is a 1999 Renault Sport in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Renault Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 72,079 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 V282 GJB, 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 27 years old, this Renault Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V282 GJB is a 1999 Renault Sport, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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