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E478 JLB

1988 Renault Master

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,709 mi
Last recorded7,709 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault Master92,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE478 JLB
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2012 7,709 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 7,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 7,086 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 5,981 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 5,240 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 5,240 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 5,165 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 4,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,622 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 3,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 3,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 3,396 miles

dual purpose vehicle - class1V test

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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E478 JLB is a 1988 Renault Master in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E478 JLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E478 JLB registered?

E478 JLB is a 1988 Renault Master, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E478 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E478 JLB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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