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E531 MLB

1988 Renault Gta

Silver Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,611 mi
Last recorded18,611 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 MLB
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,611 miles

Rear Inner Both road tyres structure is failing

Fail 9 Mar 2018 18,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Inner Both road tyres structure is failing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,462 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 16,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,318 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 10,881 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 10,881 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 5,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 3,717 miles

advise lower engine and gearbox very oily would require steam clean to pin point

Pass 2 Mar 2012 2,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 1,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 84,261 miles

advise brake readings a little lowe monitor vehcle showing signs of being standing still light corroision on discs possibly affecting brake readings

Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 84,203 miles

advise lower engine and gearbox very oily would require steam clean to pin point leek

Pass 8 Mar 2007 83,892 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 82,581 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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E531 MLB is a 1988 Renault Gta in Silver with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E531 MLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E531 MLB registered?

E531 MLB is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 16 June 1988.

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