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K8 SSW

1993 Renault Master

Maroon Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,515 mi
Last recorded178,515 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Renault Master115,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 SSW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 178,515 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 178,410 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2019 176,104 miles

steering rack inner joints have play

underbody holed/corroded in various non structural areas,

Fail 21 Oct 2019 176,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

steering rack inner joints have play

underbody holed/corroded in various non structural areas,

Pass 23 Feb 2018 177,650 miles

battery tray corroded (still secure)

inner wings/underbody corroded

oil leak

sterring rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2018 177,649 miles

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

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

battery tray corroded (still secure)

inner wings/underbody corroded

oil leak

sterring rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2017 177,287 miles

oil leak

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 177,285 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 176,605 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 176,605 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 175,430 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 175,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 174,727 miles

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Offside front outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 174,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Offside front outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 174,243 miles

both front steps corroded and holed

nsf tyre side wall is cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2013 174,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front steps corroded and holed

Pass 2 Aug 2006 174,094 miles

alternator belt fraying

front pads getting low

gear linkage bush worn at box

n/s headlamp glass cracked

oil leak on engine/gearbox

Fail 2 Aug 2006 174,094 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

alternator belt fraying

front pads getting low

gear linkage bush worn at box

n/s headlamp glass cracked

oil leak on engine/gearbox

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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K8 SSW is a 1993 Renault Master in Maroon with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K8 SSW, 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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K8 SSW is a 1993 Renault Master, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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