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N248 KGC

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,577 mi
Last recorded193,577 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 KGC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 193,577 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill - inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 193,576 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams both sides (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip beam obtained (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 193,265 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 193,265 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 192,520 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 191,492 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 191,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 189,597 miles

O/S/F brake slight binding

play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 188,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slighty white (would require new bulb) (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 7 Jul 2015 188,082 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber split

Fail 6 Jul 2015 188,082 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber split

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 185,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 181,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 179,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 179,480 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 177,385 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 177,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 173,763 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 173,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 169,094 miles

alt bracket adrift

crack in screen outside b/zone

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jun 2008 166,794 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 166,792 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Outer Upper Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r w/bearing sounds dry

small drag on o/r brake

Pass 1 Jun 2007 161,404 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play felt in offside steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 161,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play felt in offside steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 156,643 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake load vaulve just moveing

diesel filler neck cable tied

n/s door mirror cracked

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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N248 KGC is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N248 KGC, 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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N248 KGC is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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