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N535 LEC

1996 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,474 mi
Last recorded89,474 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 LEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,474 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Welding on both inner and outer cills undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2021 89,464 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,164 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 87,164 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 85,686 miles

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 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,563 miles

Welding to nearside rear masked with silicon, unable to fully assess

Fail 16 Mar 2017 83,562 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Welding to nearside rear masked with silicon, unable to fully assess

Welding to nearside rear masked with silicon, unable to fully assess

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,129 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 82,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 80,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,843 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 78,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,789 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,225 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 77,225 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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N535 LEC is a 1996 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N535 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 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 N535 LEC registered?

N535 LEC is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N535 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 LEC shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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