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F50 UFL

1989 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,967 mi
Last recorded21,967 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault Gta78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF50 UFL
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,967 miles

both rear suspension inner turrets corroding

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

inner sills corroding

n/s front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 6 Aug 2012 21,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear suspension inner turrets corroding

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

inner sills corroding

n/s front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 10 Jul 2012 21,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear suspension inner turrets corroding

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

n/s front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 4 May 2011 21,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 21,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,914 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,914 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 18,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 16,014 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F50 UFL is a 1989 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 78,001 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 F50 UFL, 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 37 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F50 UFL is a 1989 Renault Gta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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