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F949 HKL

1989 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,973 mi
Last recorded36,973 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Gta78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF949 HKL
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 36,973 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 35,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 34,445 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 34,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 33,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 33,235 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,703 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 22 Apr 2013 30,598 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,307 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,388 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,197 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,102 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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F949 HKL is a 1989 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 F949 HKL, 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 F949 HKL registered?

F949 HKL is a 1989 Renault Gta, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F949 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F949 HKL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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