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XIL 8040

2001 Renault Sport

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,975 mi
Last recorded79,975 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Sport71,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 8040
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,975 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 79,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,485 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 79,483 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,053 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly edged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,985 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 73,985 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,505 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 71,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,645 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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XIL 8040 is a 2001 Renault Sport in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XIL 8040, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XIL 8040 registered?

XIL 8040 is a 2001 Renault Sport, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is XIL 8040 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 8040 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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