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D23 KNE

1986 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,997 mi
Last recorded47,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault Gta71,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 KNE
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 47,997 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,974 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 47,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 47,855 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2017 47,727 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel lines and front to rear brake pipes corroded

Handbrake poor

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 47,726 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 47,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes corrroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel lines corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,724 miles

Exhaust deteriated

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,722 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,720 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,580 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,116 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,109 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 46,185 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 46,185 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,245 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 45,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 44,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2005 44,625 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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D23 KNE is a 1986 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D23 KNE, 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 40 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D23 KNE is a 1986 Renault Gta, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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