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E282 LRY

1988 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2458cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,649 mi
Last recorded160,649 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE282 LRY
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,458cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2011 160,649 miles

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front and rear outriggers corroded

o/s front and rear outriggers corroded

smell of fuel under vehicle

steering rack mounting corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 157,553 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 153,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,999 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 145,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,308 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 140,308 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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E282 LRY is a 1988 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E282 LRY, 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 E282 LRY registered?

E282 LRY is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E282 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E282 LRY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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