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P550 EFJ

1997 Renault Sport

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,031 mi
Last recorded4,031 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 EFJ
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 4,031 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 4,029 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 4,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 4,025 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 4,023 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 4,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 4,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 3,991 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 3,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 3,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 3,587 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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P550 EFJ is a 1997 Renault Sport in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Renault Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 13,366 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 P550 EFJ, 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 29 years old, this Renault Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P550 EFJ registered?

P550 EFJ is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P550 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 EFJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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