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N196 FBP

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 FBP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,211 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 955,197 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 502,151 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 310,832 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 389,540 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 248,826 miles

Oil leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2011 202,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 30 Oct 2009 81,468 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,468 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 72,908 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 72,803 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,153 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front nuber plate slight damage

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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N196 FBP is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N196 FBP, 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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N196 FBP is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N196 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 FBP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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