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WAR 89S

1986 Renault Gta

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Renault Gta71,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 89S
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 88,567 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 88,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 86,176 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 83,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 82,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,077 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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WAR 89S is a 1986 Renault Gta in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,552 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 WAR 89S, 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 40 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAR 89S registered?

WAR 89S is a 1986 Renault Gta, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is WAR 89S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 89S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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