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MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT GTAs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:65.65%
(The average a petrol RENAULT GTA year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:626 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|92
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort42
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|33
Brake pipe excessively corroded26
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Rear brake binding21
Registration plate lamp issues20
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|17
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))14
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated11
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Registration plate issues7
Windscreen washer not working 6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))1
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Centre Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Injector seal |7.2.3|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Lower Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.3.3 (b))1
Steering wheel retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake hose on lock (2.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearward arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Brake performance not tested NSF brake has restricted free movement (1.2.1 (g))1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.27 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.000 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal modified and seriously weakened |3.3.A.6|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.55% |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Stop lamp not working neither |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied |2.2.C.1e|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed |7.2.2|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1

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