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A6 TAU

1988 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,262 mi
Last recorded10,262 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 TAU
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 10,262 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides inner outriggers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 10,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides inner outriggers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 9,662 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 9,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arms badly corroded

both front suspension arm bushes badly deteriorated

brake servo corroded

corrosion on all body strengthening bars

corrosion on forward section of front to rear brake pipe

damage on nearside rear jacking point

damage on offside front chassis

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

offside rear upper body mount corroded

scratches on windscreen

slight corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,609 miles

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

nearside rear tyre near limit

offside rear tyre on limit

pitting on rear discs

slight blow from both exhaust manifold

slight corrosion on the offside metal brake pipe to flexy hose

wear on nearside drive shaft outer joint.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 9,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre near limit

offside rear tyre on limit

pitting on rear discs

slight blow from both exhaust manifold

slight corrosion on the offside metal brake pipe to flexy hose

wear on nearside drive shaft outer joint.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 8,223 miles

blow from exhaust mainfold gaskets

corrosion on nearside rear body mounts

Pass 3 Aug 2009 7,172 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 7,168 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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A6 TAU is a 1988 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 90,754 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 A6 TAU, 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 38 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 TAU registered?

A6 TAU is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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