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F222 TNV

1988 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,999 mi
Last recorded159,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 TNV
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 159,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 159,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 159,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 156,162 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 155,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake hose on lock (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearward arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear strut turrets coated in underseal unable to fully test

both rear upper arm mounting areas corroded

front and rear drop link bushes deteriorated

lagging offside front brake

pitting offside front disc

rear upper subframe corroded both sides

slight tightness in steering

unable to fully test steering rack area due to under tray

under side of vehicle mostly under sealed

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 155,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front turrets corroded

both rear lower arm bushes deteriorated

front and rear drop link bushes deteriorated

handbrake reading 16%, minimum requirement 16%

offside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear brake hose deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2019 155,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front turrets corroded

both rear lower arm bushes deteriorated

front and rear drop link bushes deteriorated

offside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear brake hose deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2017 155,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 153,312 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 153,263 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 153,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 153,263 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both rear seatbelt mounts

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside headlight glass cracked

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 11 Dec 2013 153,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside headlight lens cracked

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bind on nearside front brake

corrosion on both rear seatbelt mounts

corrosion on rear upper turrets

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

handbrake travel near limit

offside front brake pipes to abs pump corroded

slight wear in offside steering rack arm

surface corrosion on rear chassis

wear in both front upper suspension arm ball joint

Fail 19 Dec 2012 153,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sills by body strenghening bar mounts corroded

corrosion on all front suspension arms

corrosion on both front inner floors

corrosion on rear upper subframe (in arches)

crack on nearside front headlight cover

damage on nearside front wheel inner rim

deterioration on both headlights and output reduced

nearside rear tyre on wear limit

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre near wear limit

rear body strenghening bar corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 153,263 miles

corrosion on both inner floors

corrosion on nearside and offside body strengthening bar

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2010 153,263 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake flex hoses close to anti roll bars on lock

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on both front lower auspension arms

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on offside centre floor

deterioration on both lower suspension arm bushes

nearside front ABS wire bracket corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front flex ferrule corroded

pitting on both front brake discs

slight judder front brakes

wear in both rear lower suspension arms

Fail 29 Apr 2010 153,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front suspension components corroded

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front anti roll bar bracket badly corroded

offside front ABS wire bracket corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 147,563 miles

Welding on chassis members covered in underseal / waxoyl

Fail 31 Jan 2006 147,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Both handbrake cable support brackets detached from body

Brake pedal rubber in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside steering rack boot perrished and clip missing of enbd

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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F222 TNV is a 1988 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F222 TNV, 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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F222 TNV is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 11 August 1988.

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