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P478 JKU

1996 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,111 mi
Last recorded105,111 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 JKU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 105,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush front cross member area (top suspension arm to front cross member area) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 105,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush front cross member area (top suspension arm to front cross member area) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,058 miles

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

advise all rear seats removed at time of test

advise n/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2015 105,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi,shackle mount area marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise all rear seats removed at time of test

advise n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 20 May 2014 104,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all floor section corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 103,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion and corrosion some components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 102,514 miles

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

horn working but low out put

underbody corrosion on underbody components

Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 101,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both wiper blades splitting ..

Pass 18 Jun 2008 100,720 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 100,703 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 100,070 miles

slight movement in offside steering rack..

Fail 4 Jun 2007 100,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 May 2007 100,038 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 11 May 2006 98,169 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside passenger door side step seized..

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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P478 JKU is a 1996 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P478 JKU, 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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P478 JKU is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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