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E222 JLA

1988 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,330 mi
Last recorded105,330 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 JLA
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 105,330 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

steering rack gaitors insecure

Fail 14 May 2020 105,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

steering rack gaitors insecure

Pass 14 May 2019 105,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 105,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play inner track end

all brake discs rusty

Fail 14 May 2018 105,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play inner track end

all brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,472 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 104,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 101,861 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 101,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 99,438 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 97,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 94,634 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 JLA is a 1988 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E222 JLA, 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 JLA registered?

E222 JLA is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E222 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E222 JLA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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