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A15 DBB

1987 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

94,058 mi
Last recorded94,058 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Renault Gta86,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DBB
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,058 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2011 94,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 94,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,058 miles

chassis corroded with loose rust in places

Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,058 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis corroded with loose rust in places

Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

handbrake travel almost at upper limit

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic sleeving retro fitted to all pipes. advise a full inspection.

Fail 26 May 2009 94,045 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to adequately inspect brake pipes owing to plastic sleeving retro fitted to all pipes.Advise a full inspection .

Pass 30 May 2008 93,982 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2008 93,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2008 93,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2007 93,895 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension bushes perished slightly surface corrsion to all suspension joints and front and rear subframes

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2007 93,891 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise as per original test no 871518907101 18/04/2007

Fail 18 Apr 2007 93,889 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension bushes perished slightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface coorrsion to all suspension joints

Pass 26 Apr 2006 93,892 miles

oil leak

surface corrsion to complete chassis both front brake pipes front bumper outriggers front and rear brake discs rusty surface corrsion to fuel pipes

How Reliable is the Renault Gta?

Based on 3,263 MOT tests across 351 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
351
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
parking brake recording little or no effort 142
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 107
Steering rack gaiter split 93
brake binding 78
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A15 DBB is a 1987 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1987 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 86,365 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 Gta fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 318 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 DBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Gta typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 DBB is a 1987 Renault Gta, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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