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N554 DME

1996 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,098 mi
Last recorded85,098 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 DME
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,098 miles

Exhaust repairs carried out

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General light body corrosion

General suspension components corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Heavy corrosion in side door rail - non structural

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MULTIPLE LOCATIONS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 85,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust repairs carried out

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General light body corrosion

General suspension components corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Heavy corrosion in side door rail - non structural

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MULTIPLE LOCATIONS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,063 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 80,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,018 miles

now camper van

Fail 31 Jul 2013 66,008 miles

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

now camper van

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 55,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,853 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 53,853 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,486 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 52,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,853 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,699 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 45,699 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.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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N554 DME is a 1996 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N554 DME, 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 N554 DME registered?

N554 DME is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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