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G22 YLA

1989 Renault Gta

Black Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,168 mi
Last recorded59,168 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

RegistrationG22 YLA
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 59,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 58,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 56,574 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,920 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 55,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,354 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,686 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 53,632 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 53,627 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 5,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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G22 YLA is a 1989 Renault Gta in Black with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G22 YLA, 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 G22 YLA registered?

G22 YLA is a 1989 Renault Gta, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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