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K189 DEC

1993 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

172,292 mi
Last recorded172,292 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Renault Master115,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 DEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 172,292 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind front wheel off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear wheel off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 169,750 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 167,556 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 167,552 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired mounting plate missing/ holed due to corrosion at off side rear shocker top (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 164,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 164,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 164,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

all tyres cracking on side walls

chassis / body corroded

fan belt worn + loose

Fail 22 Mar 2018 164,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres cracking on side walls

chassis / body corroded

fan belt worn + loose

Pass 20 Mar 2017 163,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside inner track rod joint has play

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

Offside inner track rod joint has play

Fail 18 Mar 2017 163,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside inner track rod joint has play

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside inner track rod joint has play

Pass 13 Apr 2016 161,901 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 161,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sills corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill corrroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 159,309 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 16 Apr 2015 159,309 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 14 Apr 2014 157,603 miles

Axle weight limits not displayed on VIN plate, Tyres load index presumed adequate?

Battery borders on insecure

Offside headlight reflector deteriorated

Rear passenger compartment interior floor concreted over!

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Various areas of corrosion, some advanced / holes etc.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 156,415 miles

Axle weights not known- tyres load index presumed acceptable

Battery borders on insecure

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Various 'other' areas of corrosion

Welding repairs undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2013 156,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Axle weights not known- tyres load index presumed acceptable

Battery borders on insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Sills corroded, severely in places

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Various 'other' areas of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2012 155,279 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 154,475 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 154,450 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 153,319 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 153,303 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 May 2009 151,782 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 149,649 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 147,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 144,370 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 144,349 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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K189 DEC is a 1993 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1993 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 115,350 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 K189 DEC, 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 33 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K189 DEC is a 1993 Renault Master, first registered on 25 June 1993.

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