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£24,725

1997 Renault Sport Spider, 1998cc

Spicers Auctioneers • UK • 23 Mar 2024

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£24,725

1997 Renault Sport Spider, 1998cc

UK • 23 Mar 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare, right-hand drive Renault Sport Spider, one of only 200 produced. It was bought in 2017 and dry stored since. It has low mileage and a comprehensive service history, but requires some reconditioning due to MOT failures.

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Condition 

5

The car has failed MOT, indicating mechanical issues. There are advisories for tyres and steering. Cosmetically, there are corroded suspension arms and exhaust issues. However, it has a good service history and low mileage for its age.

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31,380 miles

VMKAF0H0516077070

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

P25 OPO

1997

Auction

£24,725

1997 Renault Sport Spider, 1998cc

Spicers Auctioneers • UK • 23 Mar 2024

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

Sold with the V5C, Failed MOT certificate, copy of the MOt history from 2006, large history/service folder and keys.

Unveiled in prototype guise at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show before entering production later that same year the notably aerodynamic and lightweight newcomer made extensive use of aluminium and is powered by a mid-mounted 150hp 2.0-litre 16-valve engine from the delicious Clio Williams and, with just 920kg of car to haul around, its performance was suitably lively - 0 to 60mph in 6.5 seconds, and an eventual, and very windy, top speed of 131mph.

It has a five-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels, an industrial-strength, extruded aluminium chassis, a composite body with scissor doors and double wishbones all round.

This car was subject to a Pistonheads review; https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-carpool/ph-carpool-renault-sport-spider/23627.

OPO is one of only 200 RHD examples produced, and was bought by our vendor for his private collection in 2017 at auction an...

Price Analysis vs Other Spiders

£17,991

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£34,482

Median Price (Since 2020)

£48,776

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Previous Spider Sales

MOT Information

Invalid

Test Failed on 11th Aug 2026

Latest MOT mileage:

31,584 miles

MOT History

Failed

On 11th Aug 2026, 31,584 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear back box (8.2.1.1 (b))


Minor:
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passed

On 9th Jun 2025, 50,675 kilometers

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Passed

On 9th May 2024, 31,385 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed

On 22nd Mar 2024, 31,381 miles

There were 10 defects noted.

Major:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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