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E785 KLX

1988 Renault Gta

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,936 mi
Last recorded141,936 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE785 KLX
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 141,936 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 141,936 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 141,931 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,653 miles

Coolant Leak

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Sep 2021 141,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant Leak

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Oct 2020 140,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 140,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 139,649 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 132,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 132,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 129,233 miles

Both front and rear number plates are deteriated and will need replacing very shortly.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f door bottom hinge broken and in need of attention.

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 123,750 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 116,250 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 116,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 111,753 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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E785 KLX is a 1988 Renault Gta in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E785 KLX, 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 E785 KLX registered?

E785 KLX is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 9 June 1988.

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