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F14 GTA

1988 Renault Gta

Silver Petrol 2458cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 GTA
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,458cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 104,301 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 103,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,270 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 103,270 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 103,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 103,135 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,932 miles

both front tyres are starting to perish

Fail 24 May 2018 102,902 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2016 102,799 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 102,790 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 102,534 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion front of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2015 102,534 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion front of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2014 102,332 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 102,332 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hand brake cable not in the guide

Pass 14 Jan 2006 101,211 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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F14 GTA is a 1988 Renault Gta in Silver with a 2,458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F14 GTA, 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 F14 GTA registered?

F14 GTA is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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