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T48 JKM

1999 Renault Sport

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,235 mi
Last recorded70,235 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Sport72,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 JKM
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,695 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 64,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,077 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 59,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,990 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 40,465 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 40,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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T48 JKM is a 1999 Renault Sport in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Renault Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 72,079 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 T48 JKM, 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 27 years old, this Renault Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T48 JKM registered?

T48 JKM is a 1999 Renault Sport, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T48 JKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T48 JKM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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