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P388 KBC

1996 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,455 mi
Last recorded154,455 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 KBC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 154,455 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 154,406 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 152,802 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 152,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded swining shackle (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 151,002 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 150,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 149,593 miles

slight noise nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Sep 2011 148,584 miles

front brakes just in balance

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2011 148,549 miles

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

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 159,688 miles

n/s/ front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2010 146,691 miles

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

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

n/s/ front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2009 145,121 miles

n/s hand brake cable outer deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 139,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 139,055 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 138,048 miles

Nearside steering rack slight play in end.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 138,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 130,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P388 KBC is a 1996 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P388 KBC, 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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P388 KBC is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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