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F447 OTA

1988 Renault Gta

White Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

84,147 mi
Last recorded84,147 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF447 OTA
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2019 84,147 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested NSF brake has restricted free movement (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 84,099 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 84,099 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,597 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 83,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

battery insecure

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 8 May 2014 79,861 miles

Brake hose flexi ferrules corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NSR subframe corroded and front subframe corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 79,858 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose flexi ferrules corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NSR subframe corroded and front subframe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,840 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F447 OTA is a 1988 Renault Gta in White with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F447 OTA, 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 F447 OTA registered?

F447 OTA is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 15 December 1988.

Is F447 OTA safe to buy?

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