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L553 URK

1993 Renault Master

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

116,914 mi
Last recorded116,914 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Master115,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 URK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 116,914 miles

both rear light units cracked and taped up

offside front wheel bearing noisey

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 19 Jul 2011 116,914 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear light units cracked and taped up

offside front wheel bearing noisey

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 17 Jul 2010 114,360 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 13 Jul 2010 114,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 15 Apr 2009 113,873 miles

nearside rear light unit tapped up and cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2009 113,873 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear light unit tapped up and cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2008 113,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front down pipe bracket broken

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged and tread starting to wear out of shape

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2008 113,598 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front down pipe bracket broken

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged and tread starting to wear out of shape

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2007 111,735 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 111,729 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front indicator lens missing/orange bulb fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2006 108,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front indicater cover missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate faded

Pass 8 Mar 2006 108,451 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front indicater cover missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate faded

Fail 1 Mar 2006 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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L553 URK is a 1993 Renault Master in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L553 URK, 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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L553 URK is a 1993 Renault Master, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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