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L983 DRU

1994 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,864 mi
Last recorded59,864 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Renault Master113,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 DRU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,864 miles

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

General corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

General corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,146 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis rusted

damage to o/s body

Fail 24 Feb 2015 57,142 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis rusted

damage to o/s body

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,167 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror slightly loose

Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,167 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror slightly loose

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,119 miles

AT REAR OF ENGINE WET WITH OIL BUT NOT DRIPPING

DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER BUT SECURE

EXHAUST WELDED ON JOINTS BUT NOT LEAKING

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

IGNITION BYPASSED BY PUSH BUTTON

N/S/F TYRE PERRISHED BUT NO CORD EXPOSED

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

POWER STEERING FLUID AROUND BOTTLE BASE BUT ON MAX LEVEL

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 47,092 miles

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

ENGINE AT REAR WET WITH OIL NOT LEAKING

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

IGNITION BYPASSED BY PUSH BUTTON

N/S FRONT TYRE PERRISHED (ADVISORY)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED BUT SECURE

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,895 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE AT REAR WET WITH OIL NOT LEAKING

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

IGNITION BYPASSED BY PUSH BUTTON

N/S FRONT TYRE PERRISHED (ADVISORY)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED BUT SECURE

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,232 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

slight play in o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,420 miles

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

Oil leak

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

hazard flasher only working in conjunction with R H indicator

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 292,240 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 29,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 26,115 miles

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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L983 DRU is a 1994 Renault Master in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L983 DRU, 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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L983 DRU is a 1994 Renault Master, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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