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H697 WGO

1990 Renault Gta

Red Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,127 mi
Last recorded40,127 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault Gta69,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH697 WGO
MakeRenault
ModelGta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 40,127 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 40,015 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 40,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2023 39,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens protective cover cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lens protective cover loose

Fail 19 Apr 2023 39,902 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens protective cover cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lens protective cover loose

Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,767 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 39,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp protector glass cracked

Offside Front Headlamp protector glass cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,497 miles

both headlamp lens outer covers cracked

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,967 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp lens (covers) cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2016 38,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens (cover) cracked

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens (cover) cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,245 miles

both outer headlamp lenses cracked

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 38,244 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer headlamp lenses cracked

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,013 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 35,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,637 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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H697 WGO is a 1990 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 1990 Renault Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,008 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 H697 WGO, 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 36 years old, this Renault Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H697 WGO is a 1990 Renault Gta, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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