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E43 CJA

1987 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Renault Gta86,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 CJA
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,647 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 14 Aug 2024 106,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 105,730 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 105,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 104,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 104,241 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame has corrosion but not holed

Fail 21 Aug 2020 104,241 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame has corrosion but not holed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 104,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,112 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 104,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,128 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 103,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 102,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,290 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,275 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 101,275 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,586 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 99,586 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,873 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 97,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 95,670 miles

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

small oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 95,669 miles

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

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

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

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

small oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2010 94,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak gear box

slight split boot floor

Fail 23 Jun 2010 94,328 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak gear box

slight split boot floor

Pass 13 Jun 2009 91,974 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosionTO REAR EXHAST BOX

Pass 16 May 2008 88,868 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK GEARBOX + ENGINE

Fail 8 May 2008 88,868 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK GEARBOX + ENGINE

Pass 13 Dec 2006 85,917 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 85,915 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,874 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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E43 CJA is a 1987 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 E43 CJA, 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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E43 CJA is a 1987 Renault Gta, first registered on 14 October 1987.

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