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KOI 5138

1988 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,685 mi
Last recorded171,685 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOI 5138
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 171,685 miles

Corrosion to both front inner sills and front floor panels

Pass 22 Apr 2025 171,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 170,658 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also park brake performance just met (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 169,448 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 169,448 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front very slight coolant leak from t piece

Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,587 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 167,184 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 166,288 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside front & rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 165,205 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 165,205 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 163,842 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 162,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 162,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 160,988 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 159,761 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 158,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 156,432 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 156,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 152,517 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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KOI 5138 is a 1988 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KOI 5138, 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 KOI 5138 registered?

KOI 5138 is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 8 December 1988.

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