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B601 UPW

1985 Renault Master

Cream Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Renault Master92,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB601 UPW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR brake pipe Greased

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Underbody corroded front to rear

Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,595 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Underbody corroded front to rear

Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,456 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 71,456 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,205 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 71,205 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 70,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front slight brake bind

Fail 28 Jul 2008 70,967 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front slight brake bind

Pass 1 Aug 2007 70,464 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,129 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 70,129 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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B601 UPW is a 1985 Renault Master in Cream with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1985 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.3% with a typical mileage of 92,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B601 UPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 41 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B601 UPW is a 1985 Renault Master, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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