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H228 DOW

1991 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,695 mi
Last recorded169,695 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Renault Master108,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 DOW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 169,695 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

corrosion osf sill (under step)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 168,858 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 169,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 167,602 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 166,275 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 166,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 164,116 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 164,110 miles

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

off side door step corrded but not within 12" of structural area

Pass 3 Jul 2009 162,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 161,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 161,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2007 159,830 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 159,715 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2006 157,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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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H228 DOW is a 1991 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 108,686 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 H228 DOW, 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 35 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H228 DOW is a 1991 Renault Master, first registered on 29 January 1991.

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