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M401 GEC

1995 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

471,431 mi
Last recorded471,431 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Renault Master112,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 GEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2012 471,431 miles

Advise corrosion to nearside sill panel

Advise front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

Advise side loading door bootem hinge corroded but door still secure

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 471,431 miles

Advise corrosion to nearside sill panel

Advise front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

Advise side loading door bootem hinge corroded but door still secure

Pass 25 Nov 2011 221,911 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 221,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 598,243 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wipers slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear door bottom slightly corroded.

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

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

Steering rack ends slightly worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 269,425 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 269,410 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 617,745 miles

Fuel tank damp around base

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 905,373 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 303,413 miles

Chassis showing signs of rust

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2005 110,400 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 110,252 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak

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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M401 GEC is a 1995 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 112,071 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 M401 GEC, 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 31 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M401 GEC registered?

M401 GEC is a 1995 Renault Master, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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