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R55 GPM

1997 Renault Sport

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,064 mi
Last recorded17,064 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 GPM
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 17,064 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 16,907 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 16,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 16,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 16,844 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 16,840 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2016 16,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 16,284 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 16,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 15,683 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 15,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 14,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 13,944 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,088 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 13,064 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,553 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 9,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R55 GPM is a 1997 Renault Sport in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R55 GPM, 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 R55 GPM registered?

R55 GPM is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R55 GPM safe to buy?

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