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D540 AOY

1986 Renault Gta

Black Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,431 mi
Last recorded70,431 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Renault Gta71,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 AOY
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,431 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 70,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 70,333 miles

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

Coolant warning light is on

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle has been undersealed covering corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 70,330 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 70,319 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,742 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 69,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL HAS A CUT IN IT

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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D540 AOY is a 1986 Renault Gta in Black with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 D540 AOY, 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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D540 AOY is a 1986 Renault Gta, first registered on 11 November 1986.

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