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E262 VOV

1987 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2458cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,164 mi
Last recorded112,164 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Renault Gta86,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 VOV
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,458cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,164 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 112,022 miles

C.O. reading high 3.38 o/o.

front/rear chassis corroded.

front/rear suspension corroded.

Fail 8 May 2017 112,022 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

c.o. reading high 3,42 o/o.

front / rear suspension corroded

front/rear chassis members corroded.

Pass 5 May 2016 111,923 miles

chassis members corroded, front and rear.

exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 13 May 2015 111,782 miles

front chassis members corroding.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 111,777 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front chassis members corroding.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,592 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion fuel pipes

corrosion rear upper chassis

hand brake travel close to limit

offside front chassis rail corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 11,591 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion fuel pipes

corrosion rear upper chassis

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front chassis rail corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 111,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs very badly pitted on inner face

both rear shock absorber weeping

corrosion on both rear turrets

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on offside front chassis

corrosion on offside front floor

horn nearing audable limit

offside front strengthening bar corroded

seatbelt strenghening backets corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 111,169 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 111,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 110,816 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 110,243 miles

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

corrosion both front turrets

corrosion both rear brake pipes unable to fully test over tank

corrosion on rear floor crossmember

front brake discs worn and pitted

judder front brakes,offside near limit

nearside rear brake hose close to upper suspension arm

rear discs pitted

slight imbalance front brakes

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2010 110,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on both front strut turrets

corrosion on both rear brake pipes (unable to be fully tested)

corrosion on rear floor cross member

front brake discs worn and pitted

hand brake trevel on limit

nearside front brake pipe to flex corroded

offside front brake judder near limit

rear brake discs pitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 109,360 miles

both front brake discs near corrosion limit

damage on nearside headlight

emissions reading close to limit

front brake pipes very near corrosion limit

hand brake lever near travel limit

Pass 9 Sep 2008 108,524 miles

nearside front brake pipe close to corrosion limit

nearside front brake pipe cooroded

offside upper suspension arm deteriorated

slight bind on both rear brakes

wear on inner edge of both front brake discs

Fail 28 Aug 2008 108,524 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake pipe close to corrosion limit

nearside front brake pipe cooroded

offside upper suspension arm deteriorated

wear on inner edge of both front brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2007 107,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion top arms

Fail 15 Aug 2007 107,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion both front top arms

Pass 21 Aug 2006 106,735 miles

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

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

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

n/s headlight cover cracked

o/s front flex pipe close to anti roll bar

Fail 17 Aug 2006 106,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s h/brake reading close to limit

n/s headlight cover cracked

o/s front flex pipe close to anti roll bar

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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E262 VOV is a 1987 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 86,365 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 E262 VOV, 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 39 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E262 VOV is a 1987 Renault Gta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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