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N238 HVG

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,538 mi
Last recorded193,538 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 HVG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 193,538 miles

O/S W/SCREEN DAMAGED. TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED AND SEAL DETERIORATED.

OIL LEAKS. FAN BELT AND COOLANT PIPES DETERIORATED.

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

REAR UNDERSIDE CORRODED. FRONT TO REAR (REAR OF) BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

ROTATIONAL RESISTANCE N/S FRONT WHEEL.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 193,534 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

O/S W/SCREEN DAMAGED. TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED AND SEAL DETERIORATED.

OIL LEAKS. FAN BELT AND COOLANT PIPES DETERIORATED.

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

REAR UNDERSIDE CORRODED. FRONT TO REAR (REAR OF) BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 190,641 miles

both rear light lenses cracked.

oil leaks on engine.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 190,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear light lenses cracked.

oil leaks on engine.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 187,625 miles

FRON T DISCS WORN. FRONT COILS CORRODED. O/S REAR BUMP STOP MISSING. TRACK ROD GAITERS SPLIT.

W/SCREEN DAMAGED. WIPERS POOR. TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED. FRONT NoPLATE DAMAGED. BAD OIL LEAKS.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 187,625 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRON T DISCS WORN. FRONT COILS CORRODED. O/S REAR BUMP STOP MISSING. TRACK ROD GAITERS SPLIT.

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

W/SCREEN DAMAGED. WIPERS POOR. TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED. FRONT NoPLATE DAMAGED. BAD OIL LEAKS.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 183,845 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 183,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED. W/SCREEN DAMAGED. FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED.

N/S REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED. TRACKROD GAITERS SPLIT.

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

VARIOUS BAD OIL LEAKS. COOLANT HOSES POOR CONDITION.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 177,636 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 177,636 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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N238 HVG is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N238 HVG, 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 N238 HVG registered?

N238 HVG is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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