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E222 FGW

1988 Renault Gta

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

6,568 mi
Last recorded6,568 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 FGW
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 6,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 5,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 4,570 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 3,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 2,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 2,077 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 2,065 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 1,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 1,293 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 804 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,037 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 26,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,900 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,874 miles

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,686 miles

Slight Play in the nearside front steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 11 Dec 2007 25,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,651 miles

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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E222 FGW is a 1988 Renault Gta in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 E222 FGW, 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 E222 FGW registered?

E222 FGW is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is E222 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E222 FGW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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