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E888 VWW

1988 Renault Gta

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,283 mi
Last recorded1,283 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 VWW
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 1,283 miles

Engine coolant leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 1,283 miles

Engine coolant leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 125 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,155 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,010 miles

Nearside door inner handle not working off electric release, but does work correctly with the manual handle.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 67,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Near side front door inner handle not working, however manual handle of door release working correctly.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 66,989 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,936 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,865 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,742 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 66,741 miles

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

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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E888 VWW is a 1988 Renault Gta in Blue with a 2,450cc 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 E888 VWW, 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 E888 VWW registered?

E888 VWW is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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