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E157 NEG

1988 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,766 mi
Last recorded168,766 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault Master92,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 NEG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 168,766 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 166,775 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 166,771 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 165,350 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 165,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 165,142 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside headlamp reflector starting to corrode.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E157 NEG is a 1988 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 92,235 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 E157 NEG, 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 38 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E157 NEG registered?

E157 NEG is a 1988 Renault Master, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E157 NEG safe to buy?

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