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KIW 8921

1987 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2458cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,265 mi
Last recorded14,265 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault Gta86,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 8921
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,458cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 14,265 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 13,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 13,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 11,979 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 8,464 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 5,921 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 3,595 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 1,374 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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KIW 8921 is a 1987 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 86,365 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 KIW 8921, 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 39 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KIW 8921 registered?

KIW 8921 is a 1987 Renault Gta, first registered on 3 March 1987.

Is KIW 8921 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIW 8921 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KIW 8921 have outstanding finance?

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