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P483 JKU

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,767 mi
Last recorded125,767 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 JKU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 125,767 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 119,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 117,195 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 117,176 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 113,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 113,895 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 108,125 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

only 10 passenger seats fitted time of test . 6 childs seat fitted unable to check all seat belts

Fail 24 Mar 2009 103,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured which significantly reduces the original strength (3.3.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

only 10 passenger seats fitted time of test . 6 childs seat fitted unable to check all seat belts

Pass 17 Mar 2008 99,890 miles

10 passenger seats fitted

Oil leak

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 9 Mar 2007 104,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 92,771 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 92,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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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P483 JKU is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P483 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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P483 JKU is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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