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G796 VYJ

1989 Renault Gta

White Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Renault Gta78,001 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG796 VYJ
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026
Pass 28 Feb 2025 93,403 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 153,377 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 153,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 93,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,373 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,309 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,274 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,149 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 91,333 miles

both hand brake readings close to limit

light scratching on offside of windscreen

nearside headlight close to definition limit

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to flex

Fail 4 Sep 2008 91,331 miles

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

light scratching on offside of windscreen

nearside headlight close to definition limit

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to flex

Pass 2 Aug 2007 90,701 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 90,118 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside front disc corroded

slight wear in offside steering rack

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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G796 VYJ is a 1989 Renault Gta in White with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G796 VYJ, 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 G796 VYJ registered?

G796 VYJ is a 1989 Renault Gta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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