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G426 RCN

1989 Renault Master

Cream Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,694 mi
Last recorded56,694 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Renault Master100,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 RCN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,694 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 56,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,694 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wipers do not always return to park position

Fail 11 Jun 2013 56,694 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

wipers do not always return to park position

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet not shutting fully

earth strap catching on nearside front driveshaft

Fail 11 Jan 2012 56,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet not shutting fully

earth strap catching on nearside front driveshaft

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,694 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 56,694 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 56,694 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,714 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,792 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 49,701 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 46,027 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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G426 RCN is a 1989 Renault Master in Cream with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G426 RCN, 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 G426 RCN registered?

G426 RCN is a 1989 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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