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N833 REC

1996 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

143,772 mi
Last recorded143,772 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 REC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 143,772 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 142,855 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 142,851 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 141,568 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 141,544 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All of them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 140,617 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Radiator mount corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 139,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Repairs to underside of vehicle (multiple) heavily under sealed, checked as good as possible

Fail 25 Sep 2020 139,544 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from banjo (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Repairs to underside of vehicle (multiple) heavily under sealed, checked as good as possible

Fail 4 Sep 2020 139,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at banjo (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rear of front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point outer body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1/4 panel back of wheel inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front spring hanger to inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside heavily repaired and under sealed in places, checked as good as possible

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 137,100 miles

Cracks on loading door mounting supports

O/S front chassis joining plate starting to corrode

both o/s n/s chassis rails and outer and inter sills welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 23 Jul 2019 137,069 miles

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Cracks on loading door mounting supports

O/S front chassis joining plate starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,539 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 136,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 136,257 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 135,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside reflectors tarnished (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 135,440 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported o -rings perished (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside reflectors tarnished (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 134,888 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 135,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 133,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 133,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 132,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 130,905 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 128,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 128,025 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 128,025 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 127,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 127,191 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 127,160 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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N833 REC is a 1996 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N833 REC, 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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N833 REC is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N833 REC shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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