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E737 MVV

1988 Renault Gta

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE737 MVV
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 97,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,589 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,550 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 96,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,113 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 94,100 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,198 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 93,198 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,083 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 92,794 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,211 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 90,612 miles

hydrocarbon content high 1000 hc

long handbrake travel

sidewalls cracked to both front tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,606 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,606 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s screen washer in/op

o/s/r brake n/s/r slight binding

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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E737 MVV is a 1988 Renault Gta in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E737 MVV, 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 E737 MVV registered?

E737 MVV is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E737 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E737 MVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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