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F55 PLW

1989 Renault Gta

Yellow Petrol 2458cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,621 mi
Last recorded78,621 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Renault Gta78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 PLW
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,458cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle bean standing for 4 years advice replacing all four tyres

Fail 25 Oct 2019 78,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle bean standing for 4 years advice replacing all four tyres

Pass 13 May 2015 78,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2015 87,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,138 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 78,075 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,929 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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F55 PLW is a 1989 Renault Gta in Yellow with a 2,458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F55 PLW, 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 F55 PLW registered?

F55 PLW is a 1989 Renault Gta, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F55 PLW safe to buy?

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