CarVerify

Free Car Check

E983 NKV

1988 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2458cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

130,200 mi
Last recorded130,200 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 NKV
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,458cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 130,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,199 miles

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

slight cracks on n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2018 130,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight cracks on n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2016 130,141 miles

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

cracks on front tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2016 129,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion under rear wheelarches but not considered excessive

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Jan 2016 129,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion under rear wheelarches but not considered excessive

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Oct 2014 127,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both rear strut turrets

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on offside rear subframe mount

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel nearing limit

nearside rear body strengthener corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight binding offside rear wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2014 127,976 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both rear strut turrets

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on offside rear subframe mount

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear body strengthener corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 29 Apr 2013 127,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 127,624 miles

Rear tyres are perishing

Pass 20 May 2011 125,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti-roll bar bushes slightly perished

chip in windscreen out of swept area

front wipers slightly worn

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 May 2011 125,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti-roll bar bushes slightly perished

chip in windscreen out of swept area

front wipers slightly worn

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 121,025 miles

crack in offside rear light unit

nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly twisted

slight dampness of oil around both front shocks

slight play in the back of nearside front seat

slight play in the back of offside front seat

suspension bushs slightly perished and starting to split

undertray fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2010 121,023 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

crack in offside rear light unit

nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly twisted

slight dampness of oil around both front shocks

slight play in the back of nearside front seat

slight play in the back of offside front seat

suspension bushs slightly perished and starting to split

undertray fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2009 120,186 miles

front brake hoses perished

front bumper mountings heavily corroded

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Apr 2008 119,990 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 119,990 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 119,985 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 119,984 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 119,981 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 119,977 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Renault Gta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E983 NKV is a 1988 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 E983 NKV, 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

How do I check the history of E983 NKV?

You can check the full history of E983 NKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E983 NKV registered?

E983 NKV is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 11 July 1988.

Is E983 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E983 NKV shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E983 NKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E983 NKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.