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R986 MGH

1997 Renault Sport

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

19,771 mi
Last recorded19,771 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Sport13,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 MGH
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 19,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 19,743 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 19,501 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 19,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 19,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 19,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 19,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 18,933 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 18,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 18,569 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 18,569 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 18,409 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 18,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 17,850 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 17,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 17,006 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,694 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 15,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 13,909 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 13,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 12,164 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 10,694 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 9,865 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,073 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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R986 MGH is a 1997 Renault Sport in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R986 MGH, 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 R986 MGH registered?

R986 MGH is a 1997 Renault Sport, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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