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D1 EPE

1989 Renault Gta

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,884 mi
Last recorded110,884 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault Gta78,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 EPE
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 110,884 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 107,818 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 107,636 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 106,180 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 106,180 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 105,726 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 105,726 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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D1 EPE is a 1989 Renault Gta in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 78,001 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 D1 EPE, 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 37 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D1 EPE registered?

D1 EPE is a 1989 Renault Gta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D1 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 EPE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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