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F555 RRK

1989 Renault Gta

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,977 mi
Last recorded55,977 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault Gta78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 RRK
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 55,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,591 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,420 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 54,420 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 54,389 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2017 54,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 7 May 2016 54,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush O/S & N/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on anti roll bar on lock to lock test - REPOSITION HOSE ON TEST (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks - ENGINE & GEARBOX

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK SECTION AREA (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 45,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,039 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 RRK is a 1989 Renault Gta in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F555 RRK, 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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What year was F555 RRK registered?

F555 RRK is a 1989 Renault Gta, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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