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N459 FWC

1996 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,984 mi
Last recorded175,984 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 FWC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 175,984 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to both front wheel arches

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Heavy corrosion to offside inner sill

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside chassis leaf springs mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 175,980 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to both front wheel arches

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Heavy corrosion to offside inner sill

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside chassis leaf springs mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 172,493 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 174,093 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 174,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 169,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 167,223 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front inner step holed

Fail 19 Apr 2017 167,223 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front inner step holed

Fail 1 Mar 2017 167,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 162,150 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 159,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 159,152 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 159,140 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 158,097 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel archs have corrosion outside of prescribed area

NSR upper side light damadged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 158,093 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery charge light glowing

Dash warning lamps have slight traffication with indicator tell tale

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel archs have corrosion outside of prescribed area

NSR upper side light damadged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 153,656 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 153,630 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 155,013 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 155,013 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 153,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

slight play both sides of steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2010 153,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroded

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2009 153,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake fluid level above maximum.

endplay in steering arms found both sides ADVISED.

two areas of corrosion found on rear chassis rails both sides outside prescribed areas.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 153,013 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake fluid level above maximum.

endplay in steering arms found both sides ADVISED.

two areas of corrosion found on rear chassis rails both sides outside prescribed areas.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 153,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrossion detected at both sides rear inner wheel arch sections

corrossion formed at nearside front wheel arch section

limited life on exhaust system

wear detected at both sides front steering mechanism not considered to be excessive

Pass 4 Sep 2008 153,013 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 152,818 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 152,272 miles

slight play in rack both sides

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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N459 FWC is a 1996 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N459 FWC, 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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N459 FWC is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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