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X258 GJM

2001 Renault Sport

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,824 mi
Last recorded100,824 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Sport71,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 GJM
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 100,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 100,824 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,952 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 97,952 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 94,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,098 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,503 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 87,451 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,480 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,467 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,098 miles

auxillary drive belt damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,006 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 66,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,022 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front discs slightley corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2006 43,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,380 miles

front discs slightly corroded

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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X258 GJM is a 2001 Renault Sport in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Renault Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 71,411 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 X258 GJM, 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 25 years old, this Renault Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X258 GJM is a 2001 Renault Sport, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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