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YJ57 KOW

2007 Renault Sport

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,652 mi
Last recorded107,652 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Renault Sport79,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 KOW
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,652 miles

Nearside steering rack linkage inner ball joint has play

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

handbrake efficiency just passed on 17%, pass limit is 16%

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2020 107,648 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack linkage inner ball joint has play

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2019 99,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2019 99,553 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,980 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,980 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper/brake hose area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,303 miles

high level brake light not working.under tray fitted.oil leak.o/s/n/s/tie road slightly play

Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,303 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

high level brake light not working.under tray fitted.oil leak.o/s/n/s/tie road slightly play

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,208 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,208 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,138 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,921 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,056 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,767 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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YJ57 KOW is a 2007 Renault Sport in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Renault Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,711 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 YJ57 KOW, 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 19 years old, this Renault Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ57 KOW registered?

YJ57 KOW is a 2007 Renault Sport, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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