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A2 MWJ

1987 Renault Gta

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,072 mi
Last recorded85,072 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Renault Gta86,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MWJ
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 85,072 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,061 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake just met requirements for m.o.t,16% recorded. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 85,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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A2 MWJ is a 1987 Renault Gta in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A2 MWJ, 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.

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What year was A2 MWJ registered?

A2 MWJ is a 1987 Renault Gta, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is A2 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 MWJ 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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