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JOE 81W

1988 Renault Gta

Black Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,804 mi
Last recorded15,804 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 81W
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 15,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,782 miles

advise both rack boots starting to crack and perish.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,749 miles

advise slight exhaust leak at front joint

Pass 2 Oct 2013 15,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,637 miles

advise right rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Oct 2011 15,559 miles

advise nsr outer cv joint has signs of grease leaking

advise osr brake slightly binding this may be due to the lack of use

Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,351 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,172 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 15,172 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,999 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 14,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,893 miles

Nearside side repeter cracked.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

oil leak

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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JOE 81W is a 1988 Renault Gta in Black with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 90,754 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 JOE 81W, 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 38 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JOE 81W registered?

JOE 81W is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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