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G400 XBX

1989 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,685 mi
Last recorded88,685 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Gta78,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 XBX
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,685 miles

tyres perishing dated 2010

Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 88,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,109 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,046 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

General under body frame corrosion

Oil leaks from engine and gear box

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear rusty (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 84,046 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking filter (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working faulty switch (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

General under body frame corrosion

Oil leaks from engine and gear box

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear rusty (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 8,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 8,174 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,952 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 80,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs corroded

oil leak from engine

suspension rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,583 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 77,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 75,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G400 XBX is a 1989 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G400 XBX, 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 G400 XBX registered?

G400 XBX is a 1989 Renault Gta, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G400 XBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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