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E288 FTM

1988 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,812 mi
Last recorded105,812 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE288 FTM
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 105,812 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 105,812 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 105,813 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 105,811 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

unable to check brake servo operation due to pedal travel

Pass 6 Jul 2007 105,786 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 105,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 105,368 miles

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

O/S Headlamp outer glass cracked

Rear Tyres different size to front

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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E288 FTM is a 1988 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E288 FTM, 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 E288 FTM registered?

E288 FTM is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E288 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E288 FTM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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