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F490 TLE

1989 Renault Master

White Lpg 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Renault Master100,275 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 TLE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2014 135,791 miles

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

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 19 Jul 2013 134,201 miles

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

corrosion on various parts of underbody

water leak on header tank

Pass 11 Jun 2011 133,491 miles

o/s wiper in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2011 133,485 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 131,857 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 131,401 miles

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

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

corrosion n/s and o/s front under bonnet

Pass 19 Dec 2008 125,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak/corroded outside prescibed area

Pass 8 Oct 2007 122,972 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corroded holes both inner & outer sills

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2007 122,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corroded holes both inner & outer sills

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside headlight damaged

Pass 26 May 2006 109,283 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 109,283 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AROUND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND INNER STEPS BUT DOES NOT COME WITHIN THE STUCTURE MOUNTS OF VEHICLE

Fail 8 May 2006 109,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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F490 TLE is a 1989 Renault Master in White with a 1,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 100,275 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 F490 TLE, 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 37 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F490 TLE registered?

F490 TLE is a 1989 Renault Master, first registered on 17 July 1989.

Is F490 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F490 TLE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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