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F525 EGT

1988 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,271 mi
Last recorded196,271 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Renault Gta90,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF525 EGT
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 196,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 196,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 195,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 195,067 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 193,549 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 193,547 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 192,849 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 192,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advanced corrosion to front steering and suspension components

advanced corrosion to front to rear floor pan

advanced corrosion to nearside inner sill floor pan

advanced corrosion to offside rear inner sill / closing panel and heavily undersilled unable to properly assess

Fail 16 Jul 2014 19,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advanced corrosion to front steering and suspension components

advanced corrosion to front to rear floor pan

advanced corrosion to nearside inner sill floor pan

advanced corrosion to offside rear inner sill / closing panel and heavily undersilled unable to properly assess

Pass 19 Jul 2013 191,357 miles

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

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

engine oil leak.

front steering/suspension components corroding.

nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 191,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

both rear inner drive shaft gaiters leaking

front suspension and mountings generally corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 180,650 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 180,649 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 180,039 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 178,575 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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F525 EGT is a 1988 Renault Gta in Red with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F525 EGT, 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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F525 EGT is a 1988 Renault Gta, first registered on 23 September 1988.

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