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W947 RFX

2000 Renault Sport

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,512 mi
Last recorded75,512 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Sport73,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 RFX
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,512 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,636 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,635 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 93,925 miles

advise brake discs rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,914 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,749 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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 May 2011 85,011 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 85,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 78,861 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 78,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 71,961 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 63,998 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 63,998 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 55,008 miles

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

advise rear number plate

Pass 17 May 2006 45,847 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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W947 RFX is a 2000 Renault Sport in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Renault Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 73,958 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 W947 RFX, 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 26 years old, this Renault Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W947 RFX registered?

W947 RFX is a 2000 Renault Sport, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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