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J1 GTA

1991 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,853 mi
Last recorded42,853 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault Gta86,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 GTA
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,853 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside front floor pan slightly corroded but not excessive

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2025 42,853 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside front floor pan slightly corroded but not excessive

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 42,605 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 42,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,119 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 40,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 39,014 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,048 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 35,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,020 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 32,974 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 29,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,105 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,836 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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J1 GTA is a 1991 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1991 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 86,922 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 J1 GTA, 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 35 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J1 GTA registered?

J1 GTA is a 1991 Renault Gta, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J1 GTA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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