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N165 DAK

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

31,526 mi
Last recorded31,526 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 DAK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 31,526 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency marginal.

mirrors cracked.

Pass 17 Feb 2024 31,512 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2023 31,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 31,483 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,456 miles

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

mirrors cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2017 31,444 miles

Alternator drive belt frayed

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 31,432 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Alternator drive belt frayed

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear @29%. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 31,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,379 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 31,356 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,341 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,300 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,173 miles

Both front brakes are partially seized.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Rear brake pipes on axle are showing some signs of corrosion.

Silencer front pipe is very rusty.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,113 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 31,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,579 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,496 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 26,496 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,178 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 21,178 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N165 DAK is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1996 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 114,374 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 N165 DAK, 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 30 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N165 DAK is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N165 DAK safe to buy?

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