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B20 GTA

1988 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,836 mi
Last recorded149,836 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 GTA
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 149,836 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 149,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 146,673 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 146,673 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 146,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 145,393 miles

surface corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner wings

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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B20 GTA is a 1988 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B20 GTA, 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 B20 GTA registered?

B20 GTA is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is B20 GTA safe to buy?

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