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E444 NPY

1988 Renault Gta

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,043 mi
Last recorded68,043 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE444 NPY
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,043 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,043 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 6,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,043 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 6,804 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 6,804 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2019 6,804 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 6,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,041 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 68,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Injector seal (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering tie rod innerjoint ()

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,041 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Slight wear in the steering rack

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake braided hose slightly rubbing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,884 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,188 miles

front brake balance high (but within limits).

nearside parking brake effort poor

oil leak from engine

slight play to both sides of the steering rack

wipers poor

Fail 6 Mar 2007 62,899 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,899 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2006

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 62,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 61,522 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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E444 NPY is a 1988 Renault Gta in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E444 NPY, 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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E444 NPY is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 11 May 1988.

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