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NV53 VTU

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,496 mi
Last recorded93,496 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 VTU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 93,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear light cluster are damaged but effecting the lights functions

several plastic trims on vehicle are missing or loose

Fail 15 Feb 2012 93,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear light cluster are damaged but effecting the lights functions

several plastic trims on vehicle are missing or loose

Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,282 miles

centre stop light broken

o/s/r lens damaged

slight bindding on front brakes

Fail 18 Feb 2010 71,169 miles

High level brake light inop and lens cover missing.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,169 miles

High level brake light inop and lens cover missing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,162 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 71,162 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,649 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r brake pads appear low

o/s/r rear reverse light lens holed

Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,002 miles

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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NV53 VTU is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 100,375 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 NV53 VTU, 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 23 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NV53 VTU registered?

NV53 VTU is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 26 December 2003.

Is NV53 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 VTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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