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L471 MFL

1993 Renault Master

Red Diesel 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,733 mi
Last recorded158,733 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Renault Master115,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 MFL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 158,733 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 158,326 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 158,534 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 157,932 miles

exhaust poorly mounted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 157,922 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

exhaust poorly mounted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 157,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body box section and panel ( viewed from above in under bonnet area) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body box section/front cross-member etc ( viewed from under bonnet ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Aux drive-belt noisey.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

cab lower steps/wheel arch edges within door apatures corroded outside MOT perscribed areas

engine sump corroded

exhaust emissions likely effected by major leak in exhaust system.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 157,857 miles

Age related surface corrosion to underside panels and components

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front slight noise detected but no roughness felt

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Possible intermittant fault to headlamp dip/main beam switch and/or relay/or circuit

exhaust system poorly secured and slight leaks at flanges/joints

Pass 10 Mar 2016 157,665 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 157,543 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cab steps/sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas

exhaust mountings repaired with wire straps where rubbers have broken.

headlamps reflectors starting to corrode

nearside rear outer panel corroded outside mot perscribed area of spring mounting

Fail 16 Feb 2015 157,543 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cab steps/sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas

exhaust rubbers poor

fan belt noisey

headlamps reflectors starting to corrode

nearside rear outer panel corroded outside mot perscribed area of spring mounting

Pass 13 Feb 2014 157,057 miles

All tyres = sidewalls perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2014 157,057 miles

All tyres = sidewalls perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 156,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant pipe within engine bay corroded and weeping

gear-change linkage bush in poor condition

nearside front indicator lens poorly secured

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Aug 2011 156,857 miles

Offside front outer chassis member is excessively corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 156,824 miles

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

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

Offside front outer chassis member is excessively corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 156,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 156,080 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 155,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 155,336 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 155,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2006 153,940 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 153,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear top shock absorber top mounts corroding .

gear selector shaft end bush missing

near side rear bump stop missing

near side rear floor corroding by old repair

small amount of play in steering rack

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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L471 MFL is a 1993 Renault Master in Red with a 3,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L471 MFL, 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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L471 MFL is a 1993 Renault Master, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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