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H961 DAG

1989 Renault Gta

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,239 mi
Last recorded106,239 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault Gta78,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH961 DAG
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 106,239 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

only just passed brake service brake test needs adjustment or repair

only just passed park brake performance needs adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Jun 2025 106,239 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 106,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake caliper covered in grease

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 19 Jun 2024 106,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake caliper covered in grease

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 104,447 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 104,227 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 103,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,906 miles

parking brake just meets limits

Pass 4 Apr 2007 102,602 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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H961 DAG is a 1989 Renault Gta in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H961 DAG, 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 H961 DAG registered?

H961 DAG is a 1989 Renault Gta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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