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F498 NVU

1988 Renault Gta

Black Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 NVU
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 80,380 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 79,611 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 79,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 78,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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F498 NVU is a 1988 Renault Gta in Black with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F498 NVU, 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 F498 NVU?

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What year was F498 NVU registered?

F498 NVU is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F498 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F498 NVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F498 NVU have outstanding finance?

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