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G961 BGV

1989 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,242 mi
Last recorded31,242 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Renault Gta78,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 BGV
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,242 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 31,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 30,036 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 29,940 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,940 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 28,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,794 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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G961 BGV is a 1989 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G961 BGV, 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 G961 BGV registered?

G961 BGV is a 1989 Renault Gta, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G961 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G961 BGV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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