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F555 LPJ

1988 Renault Gta

Grey Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,863 mi
Last recorded134,863 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 LPJ
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 134,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 134,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 134,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021
Pass 31 Jan 2020 134,848 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,848 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,593 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 133,825 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 132,539 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 131,642 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 131,626 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Driver seat belt buckle cover missing

Slight binding on O/S front brake

Pass 18 Oct 2013 131,073 miles

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 10 Oct 2013 131,053 miles

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

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

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 130,082 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 128,917 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 127,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 125,744 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 124,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 122,967 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2006 121,563 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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F555 LPJ is a 1988 Renault Gta in Grey with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F555 LPJ, 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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F555 LPJ is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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