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L953 UOW

1994 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

681,854 mi
Last recorded681,854 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault Master113,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2015 681,854 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill near side step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel arch's corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,459 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 655,459 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,372 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

gear oil leak

nearside bumpstop missing

Fail 30 Jul 2013 80,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

gear oil leak

nearside bumpstop missing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,233 miles

Oil leak

gear oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 55,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

gear oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,101 miles

General surface corrosion on chassis.

Nearside and offside front upper wheel arches slightly corroded, not within prescribed area.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside steering rack end slightly worn.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,101 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

General surface corrosion on chassis.

Nearside and offside front upper wheel arches slightly corroded, not within prescribed area.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside steering rack end slightly worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 43,532 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 43,531 miles

Brake rod locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise general corrorion

drivers door check strap loose

Fail 6 Aug 2009 39,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise general corrorion

drivers door check strap loose

Pass 7 Aug 2008 351,300 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advice general corrosion

sump corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2008 351,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advice general corrosion

rear doors

sump corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,764 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 25,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 97,899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 97,899 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.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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L953 UOW is a 1994 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 1994 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 113,865 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 L953 UOW, 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 32 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L953 UOW is a 1994 Renault Master, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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