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D230 VGM

1987 Renault Master

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

1,662 mi
Last recorded1,662 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Renault Master71,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD230 VGM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2007 1,662 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 1,091 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 1,091 miles

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

hole in off side centra and corroded not in prescibed arsa

vehicle in a general corroded state

Fail 14 Jul 2006 1,089 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

corrision on the offside centre of vehicle

general condition of vehicle is in a corrosive state

Fail 20 Apr 2006 1,083 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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D230 VGM is a 1987 Renault Master in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

Across all 1987 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 71,892 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 Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D230 VGM, 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 39 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D230 VGM is a 1987 Renault Master, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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