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N87 DVW

1996 Renault Master

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

123,945 mi
Last recorded123,945 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN87 DVW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 123,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 120,350 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 120,350 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 112,628 miles

Electrical wiring insecure center stereo connection plug hangs down (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured just behind near side front wheel arch area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 112,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure center stereo connection plug hangs down (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured just behind near side front wheel arch area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 106,416 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 106,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,489 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside wiper blade split

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 105,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,641 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

emission high-exhaust needs replacing

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f wear pad sensor not connected

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 101,564 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 101,563 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,497 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 98,967 miles

both rear shocks rubber bushes slightly cracking

nearside and offside inner steering arm ball joints have minor play

Fail 12 Dec 2011 98,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear shocks rubber bushes slightly cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2010 97,843 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 97,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front steering arms have slight play

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 97,392 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 97,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

VIN plate diplay figures slightly deteriorated

both sides outer lower body side extensions closing panels slightly corroded/ seams slightly insecire???

coolant level low / anti-freeze???

rear reflector strips fitted??

Pass 29 May 2008 96,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,978 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 94,260 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 94,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 93,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low

o/s head lamp glass cracked

screen cracked

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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N87 DVW is a 1996 Renault Master in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N87 DVW, 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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N87 DVW is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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