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F789 BAH

1989 Renault Master

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

71,001 mi
Last recorded71,001 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Renault Master100,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF789 BAH
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 71,001 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 69,989 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo casing corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper support (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,263 miles

Offside hand brake poor

lots of rust in body

Fail 26 Jan 2018 68,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside hand brake poor

Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear inner sills corroded

front cross member rusty

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear upper brake light not working

offside rear upper side light not working

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken, system is still supported

underbody and suspension components very rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2017 67,376 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lens (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lens (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box inner wing under bonnet (2.2.C.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear inner sills corroded

front cross member rusty

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear upper brake light not working

offside rear upper side light not working

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken, system is still supported

underbody and suspension components very rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,898 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

offside rear upper brake light not working

oil leak

very rusty underside and components

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,898 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded

offside rear upper brake light not working

oil leak

very rusty underside and components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,739 miles

lots of rust around suspension components

lots of tape on body

very rusty under body

Fail 16 Jan 2015 65,739 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

lots of tape on body

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

play in steering rack

rust under body

Fail 29 Jan 2014 62,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

play in steering rack

rust under body

Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,429 miles

lots of tape on rough body work

of side high extra rear and stop light not working

only one bolt left holding turbo on should be four

Fail 28 Jan 2013 60,429 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lots of tape on rough body work

only one bolt left holding turbo on should be four

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,644 miles

rust on body

rust under body

Fail 23 Jan 2012 58,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rust on body

rust under body

Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

both front brakes binding slighly

rust on body

rust under body

Fail 22 Jan 2011 57,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brakes binding slighly

rust on body

rust under body

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,603 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 54,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,211 miles

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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F789 BAH is a 1989 Renault Master in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 F789 BAH, 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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F789 BAH is a 1989 Renault Master, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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