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A17 PTW

1986 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2458cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1986 Renault Gta71,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PTW
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,458cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,169 miles

nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

offside front tyre is getting low on tread and is worn on the inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2008 81,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on fuel pipes

wear n/s/r tyre

wear o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,527 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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A17 PTW is a 1986 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A17 PTW, 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 A17 PTW registered?

A17 PTW is a 1986 Renault Gta, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is A17 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 PTW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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