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F520 YPW

1988 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 YPW
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 90,012 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,012 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 88,583 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

n/s steering rack slight play at inner end

Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 85,735 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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F520 YPW is a 1988 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F520 YPW, 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 F520 YPW registered?

F520 YPW is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F520 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F520 YPW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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