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N229 PTG

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,503 mi
Last recorded20,503 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 PTG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,503 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassi near spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,746 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 17,736 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 13,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,239 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 12,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front suspension components corroded

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,481 miles

springs corrosion, front antirollbar linkbars, rear chassis corrosion, rear shocker bushes inner sills

Fail 16 Feb 2010 11,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 11,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,851 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 8,840 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,104 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,474 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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N229 PTG is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N229 PTG, 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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What year was N229 PTG registered?

N229 PTG is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N229 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N229 PTG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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