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P524 SCW

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

216,869 mi
Last recorded216,869 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 SCW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 216,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside under front steps corroded and offside and nearside rear floors corroded but not in a perscribed area

offside front tyre wall scrubbed

Fail 13 Mar 2012 216,866 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside under front steps corroded and offside and nearside rear floors corroded but not in a perscribed area

offside front tyre wall scrubbed

Pass 9 Mar 2011 215,424 miles

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

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

offside and nearside under steps corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 215,420 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

offside and nearside under steps corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 213,047 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 213,046 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 213,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion over top of both rear springs but not within 30cm of mounts

Pass 17 Apr 2008 210,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 210,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 209,260 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 209,235 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 205,374 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2006 205,255 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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P524 SCW is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P524 SCW, 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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What year was P524 SCW registered?

P524 SCW is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P524 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 SCW shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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