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N401 KFA

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,847 mi
Last recorded134,847 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 KFA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 134,847 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 134,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 133,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 133,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 133,187 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 132,674 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 132,671 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolt loose at chassis frame (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 26 Jan 2017 131,824 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 131,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 131,239 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside centre chassis corroded near mounting point

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Dec 2015 131,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion centre chassis legs corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion centre chassis legs corroded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside centre chassis corroded near mounting point

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 128,883 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroded

front bumper insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2014 128,880 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 126,923 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 126,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2012 126,520 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

N/S/F & O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES SIDE WALLS CRACKED

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 125,398 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 125,380 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 124,408 miles

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

rear number plate dirty and faded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 122,897 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 122,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 122,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 118,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 115,029 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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N401 KFA is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N401 KFA, 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 N401 KFA registered?

N401 KFA is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N401 KFA shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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