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G480 AVC

1990 Renault Gta

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,447 mi
Last recorded106,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Renault Gta69,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 AVC
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,447 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2017 106,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by master cylinder and bulkhead (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear pad broken

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,063 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 105,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Air horn fitted

Underside of the car is rusty in places

Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,028 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,056 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 103,056 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all metal brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 15 Jun 2011 102,818 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all metal brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2009 102,583 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 102,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,346 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 100,344 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 100,123 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 100,120 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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G480 AVC is a 1990 Renault Gta in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,008 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 G480 AVC, 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 36 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G480 AVC is a 1990 Renault Gta, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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