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Y331 YJM

2001 Renault Sport

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,980 mi
Last recorded131,980 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Sport71,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 YJM
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 131,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 121,360 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 121,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 117,768 miles

Engine light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 110,092 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,796 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 99,796 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,919 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 86,767 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 86,767 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 77,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,347 miles

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

Tyre size 185/60 r60 84h

Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,198 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 44,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y331 YJM is a 2001 Renault Sport in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y331 YJM, 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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Y331 YJM is a 2001 Renault Sport, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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