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N394 FOW

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,505 mi
Last recorded179,505 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 FOW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 179,505 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 179,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 176,338 miles

both headlamp reflectors in a poor condition.

exhaust system damaged & corroded.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

power steering pipes badly corroded on steering rack.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

underside of vehicle dry/corroded. Hole in o/s step sill!(not in mot precribed area).

various enging oil leaks.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 176,335 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp reflectors in a poor condition.

exhaust system damaged & corroded.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

power steering pipes badly corroded on steering rack.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

underside of vehicle dry/corroded. Hole in o/s step sill!(not in mot precribed area).

various enging oil leaks.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 174,494 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers worn

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 171,536 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 171,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 166,846 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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N394 FOW is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N394 FOW, 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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N394 FOW is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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