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X268 BJA

2000 Renault Sport

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,829 mi
Last recorded140,829 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Renault Sport73,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 BJA
MakeRenault
ModelSport
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2010 140,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 130,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 117,898 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 100,786 miles

both rear brake pads wearing thin

both wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside front fog light lamp cracked

oil leak around engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Aug 2007 100,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wipers slighty smearing screen

nearside front fog light lamp cracked

oil leak around engine

slight play in rack

Pass 23 Aug 2006 90,277 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

slight play in steering rack end joints

Fail 22 Aug 2006 90,277 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres are starting to get close to the legal limit.

n/s/f fog lamp lens is cracked.

slight play in the steering rack end joints.

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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X268 BJA is a 2000 Renault Sport in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Renault Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 73,958 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 X268 BJA, 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 26 years old, this Renault Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X268 BJA is a 2000 Renault Sport, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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