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Unfortunately, the time has come to part company with my treasured trophy. I bought this vehicle partly as a mile’s stone having worked for a Renault dealer when released and secondly as an investment. When purchased it required a lot of attention having sat off the road for nearly three years. Having just replaced the rear pads and discs, top mounts, lambda sensor front suspension springs and battery this wonderful trophy sailed through its MOT at a healthy 126661 miles. This trophy has had a lot of mechanical work completed over its 15 year life.
Below is a list of every piece of work completed which can be evidenced through the large folder of receipts and on the register forum.
Engine
The engine runs well with no knocking or warning lights. From the trophy register there is a decent record of the work completed, the majority backed up by the list of invoices in my possession. In the past the vehicle has had some wiring work, none of which was done in my possession but is noticeable when you open the bonnet.
Gearbox
The gearbox seems smooth with all gears operational.
Bodywork
The bodywork is as you would expect of a 15 year old car, it has usual bubbling on the bottom corner of the bonnet, there are the normal pesky door dents that should press out and a chip on the roof where the driver’s door has been slammed and kissed the roof. The front lights could do with some attention an easy and common fix.
Alloy
The alloys from what I can see are the original Renault colour, three have the slightest marks only noticeable if you look closely
Tyres
All four tyres are fitted with the Michelin Pilot Sport 3’s with approximately 5mm of tread on all.
Interior
The legendary recaro seats show little wear, the steering wheel has either been replaced or retrimmed so there is no common rubber grip peal. The original bench seat has been replaced with a 182 leather and suede seat, this is a common change personally I think it looks better but its personal preference I guess. The radio is standard, and the heating panel has no signs of pealing. As mentioned in the intro the gear lever is the only thing that looks a little tired.
Overview
Personally, I feel I have been overly critical rare when writing an advert, this might be my conscious telling me I do not want to sell it, I am also not interested in wasting anyone’s time. Please don’t expect this to be in concours condition, with a bit of time and love you could have a show ready vehicle for when COVID buggers off and the car shows open or you can use it for what it was designed for which is to take it around the track. I will be extremely sad to let this go, part of me does not want to but I just cannot see it parked up outside not being treasured in a garage. As the wife will not let me build a garage and with the risk she would make me move into it if built the trophy must go. Serious buyers only I have a young family so my time is as precious as everyone else’s.
Invoices on file
Below is a list of every piece of work completed which can be evidenced through the large folder of receipts and on the register forum.
Engine
The engine runs well with no knocking or warning lights. From the trophy register there is a decent record of the work completed, the majority backed up by the list of invoices in my possession. In the past the vehicle has had some wiring work, none of which was done in my possession but is noticeable when you open the bonnet.
Gearbox
The gearbox seems smooth with all gears operational.
Bodywork
The bodywork is as you would expect of a 15 year old car, it has usual bubbling on the bottom corner of the bonnet, there are the normal pesky door dents that should press out and a chip on the roof where the driver’s door has been slammed and kissed the roof. The front lights could do with some attention an easy and common fix.
Alloy
The alloys from what I can see are the original Renault colour, three have the slightest marks only noticeable if you look closely
Tyres
All four tyres are fitted with the Michelin Pilot Sport 3’s with approximately 5mm of tread on all.
Interior
The legendary recaro seats show little wear, the steering wheel has either been replaced or retrimmed so there is no common rubber grip peal. The original bench seat has been replaced with a 182 leather and suede seat, this is a common change personally I think it looks better but its personal preference I guess. The radio is standard, and the heating panel has no signs of pealing. As mentioned in the intro the gear lever is the only thing that looks a little tired.
Overview
Personally, I feel I have been overly critical rare when writing an advert, this might be my conscious telling me I do not want to sell it, I am also not interested in wasting anyone’s time. Please don’t expect this to be in concours condition, with a bit of time and love you could have a show ready vehicle for when COVID buggers off and the car shows open or you can use it for what it was designed for which is to take it around the track. I will be extremely sad to let this go, part of me does not want to but I just cannot see it parked up outside not being treasured in a garage. As the wife will not let me build a garage and with the risk she would make me move into it if built the trophy must go. Serious buyers only I have a young family so my time is as precious as everyone else’s.
Invoices on file
- Lambda Sensor Oct 2020
- Battery July 2020
- Top suspension mounts July 2020
- Lemford Bushes July 2020
- Service Kit July 2020
- OSR Speed Sensor/ABS ring July 2020
- Front genuine spring July 2020
- Drive belt, water pump, Nov 2017 125151 miles
- Flex bush engine mounts and coolant hoses Oct 2017 115000 miles
- Wheel alignment, antiroll bar bushes, battery clamp, brake pipe, clutch and bearing, gearbox seal August 2017 115,000
- Door handles, 2 injectors, coil pack, ht leads Jun 2017
- Water pump, cambelt, inlet valves x8 April 2017
- Sensor, kit sensor loom March 2017
- O2 sensor, full service, nsf light bulb, wiring injector 3 and 1 Dec 16
- Roof strips and door handles Oct 2016
- Ignition leads, spark plugs Oct 2015
- Driveshaft July 2015
- Access belt kit August 2015
- Exhaust clamp August 2015
- Floor mats August 2015
- Both driveshafts replaced July 2015 113500 miles
- Replaced catalytic converter July 2015 113245 miles
- Intermediate service Sept 2014 107069 miles
- Replaced rear pads and discs June 2014 102968 miles
- n/s track rod end, sump gasket June 2014 102404
- Cambelt and auxiliary kit, dephaser pulley, rocker cover service, coolant service Nov 2013 97458 miles
- Seal kit, radio code November 2013
- Oil filter, cap, thermostat, thermostat seal October 2013
- Exhaust Clamp, mounting August 2013
- o/s driveshaft June 2013
- Intermediate service, brake fluid cap fit 101898 miles
- Nut and coolant june 2013
- Inner boot trim April 2013
- Oil filter, rear wiper blade April 2013
- Bracket door fixing April 2013
- Windscreen March 2013
- Coolant, oil filter, washer June 2012
- Seal, Filter March 2012
- Battery January 2012 71900 miles
- Washer, hose clip September 2011
- Wiper blade, spark plugs September 2011
- Front pads and discs August 2011 66000 miles
- Manifold gasket July 2011
- Bolt x 2 july 2011
- Exhaust bracket July 2011
- Mirror glass, mirror cover and paint July 2011
- Suspension mount, bolt June 2011
- Oil filter, washer April 2011
- Brake pads, hose clip March 2011
- Rear wiper, CV boot regreased new clips fitted, rear brake pads and rear discs Sept 2010
- 5 service, timing kit, core plug bulb August 2010 52699 miles
- Service, external reservoir, refit trophy strut x2 June 2010
- Front dampers rebuilt 2010 (no invoice for rebuild just fitting on file but recorded on the trophy register)
- Front brake pads April 2009 32808 miles
- 36,000 mile service, July 2009 36169 miles
- 24,000 mile service, pollen filter, August 2008 23489 miles
- 13,000 mile service October 2006
