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2002 Renault Sport MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Sport models manufactured in 2002, based on 32 real MOT test results.

40.6%
Pass Rate
59.4%
Fail Rate
32
Total Tests
97,833
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2002 Renault Sport MOT Analysis

The 2002 Renault Sport has an MOT pass rate of 40.6% based on 32 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 97,833 miles on the odometer. With a 59.4% failure rate, the 2002 Sport is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2002 Renault Sport is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 6.3% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Brakes is the second most common issue at 3.1%. Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions follows at 3.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (32 tests)

Top failures specific to 2002 models only. The overall Sport page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road6.3%2
2Brakes3.1%1
3Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions3.1%1
4Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems3.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 97,833 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility0.64% per 10K miBrakes0.32% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.32% per 10K miSeat Belts0.32% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility0.646.3%2
Brakes0.323.1%1
Emissions & Exhaust0.323.1%1
Seat Belts0.323.1%1

Mileage Statistics

97,833
Mean
96,474
Median
81,601
25th Percentile
115,644
75th Percentile
6.07% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2002 Renault Sport has an MOT pass rate of 40.6% based on 32 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 97,833 miles on the odometer. With a 59.4% failure rate, the 2002 Sport is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2002 Renault Sport, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With an average mileage of 97,833 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Driver's View of the Road — 6.3% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 6.3% of MOT failures on 2002 Renault Sport models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Brakes — 3.1% of failures

Brakes issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 2002 Renault Sport models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 3.1% of failures

Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 2002 Renault Sport models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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