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P423 TNW

1996 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,242 mi
Last recorded134,242 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 TNW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 134,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake efficiency only just met

Fail 5 May 2022 134,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake efficiency only just met

Pass 6 May 2021 133,861 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 133,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 133,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal in places on under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 133,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal in places on under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2017 133,091 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember, multiple areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills, multiple areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills, multiple areas (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) front spring eye (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 133,081 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outer sills and sills to floors (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs corroded and pitted with slightly binding callipers due to lack of use

Pass 26 Jun 2015 131,761 miles

Oil leak

underbody repaired and undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2015 131,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 129,718 miles

Corrosion down both sills

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 129,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Corrosion down both sills

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 129,189 miles

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

Fan belt worn.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

General corrosion arround vehicle.

Nearside mirror cracked.

Slight play both ends of steering rack.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 129,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fan belt worn.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

General corrosion arround vehicle.

Nearside mirror cracked.

Slight play both ends of steering rack.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 128,505 miles

General corrosion arround vehicle.

Nearside mirror cracked.

Rear brake pipes corroding

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 128,504 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

General corrosion arround vehicle.

Nearside mirror cracked.

Rear brake pipes corroding

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 127,167 miles

Exhaust back box mounts slightly deteriated

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

Nearside front wing mirror slightly damaged but not affecting rear view

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2010 127,165 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box mounts slightly deteriated

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

Nearside front wing mirror slightly damaged but not affecting rear view

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 125,629 miles

nearside door mirror cracked in top corner

Fail 4 Jun 2009 125,620 miles

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

near side mirror cracked in top corner!

Pass 20 May 2008 124,485 miles

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

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

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

Pass 16 May 2007 123,561 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 123,561 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 120,405 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 120,378 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 118,844 miles

oil leak

slight damage on o/s rear light lens

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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P423 TNW is a 1996 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P423 TNW, 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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P423 TNW is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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