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J551 NBU

1991 Renault Gta

White Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,451 mi
Last recorded101,451 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Renault Gta86,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ551 NBU
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 101,451 miles

parking brake recording minimum 16%

Pass 20 Jul 2019 100,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,076 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 100,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,750 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 10 May 2016 98,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 29 May 2015 96,812 miles

nearside tyre worn inside edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 96,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,741 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 95,741 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,759 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 94,759 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,017 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

corrosion on brake servo

front brake disc inner faces badly pitted

front suspension lower bushes deteriorated

hand brake travel near limit

rear cross member corroded

rear inner sills corroded

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,017 miles

rear cross member corroded

rear inner sills corroded

front suspension lower bushes deteriorated

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

corrosion on brake servo

front brake disc inner faces badly pitted

hand brake travel near limit

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,606 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front hubs corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

corrosion on brake servo

corrosion on offside front lower suspension arm

front brake disc inner faces badly pitted

front suspension bushes deteriorated

oil leak from engine

rear cross member corroded

rear inner sills corroded

staining on offside rear caliper

Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door hinges worn or loose door needs lifting to close

Fail 13 Oct 2009 91,083 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door hinges worn or loose door needs lifting to close

Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 87,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 86,341 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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J551 NBU is a 1991 Renault Gta in White with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 J551 NBU, 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 J551 NBU registered?

J551 NBU is a 1991 Renault Gta, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J551 NBU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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