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N521 LEC

1995 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,107 mi
Last recorded159,107 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Renault Master112,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 LEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 159,107 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 159,107 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 158,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 158,557 miles

both front coil springs corroded

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 157,136 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 156,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 155,577 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2014 153,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 13 May 2014 153,414 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 152,777 miles

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

oil leaks

one exhaust rubber missing

rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 May 2013 152,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

oil leaks

one exhaust rubber missing

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 152,585 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 152,582 miles

Front Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 151,489 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 151,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

n/s/f body has slight corrosion

n/s/r handbrake cable chaffed

slight gearbox oil weep

Pass 8 Dec 2009 149,410 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 149,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

alt drive belt loose

corrosion around rear shock absorbers

corrosion around rear spring hangars/ towing hitch mounts

exhaust mounts pereshing

gear box oil leak

n/s handbrake cable sheith split/ corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2008 148,022 miles

2 bolts missing from subframe

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R lamp damaged but not enough to see white light from rear

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Several Suspension bushes deteriated but with no play

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Wipers smeary

Pass 3 Dec 2007 146,653 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 146,650 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 146,104 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 146,078 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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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N521 LEC is a 1995 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 112,071 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 N521 LEC, 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 31 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N521 LEC is a 1995 Renault Master, first registered on 18 October 1995.

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