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188,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FRONT & REAR BRAKES NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS.
LAST YEARS WELDING REPAIRS RUSTING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLE BULB IN WRONG. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake insecure OSR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE SECURING DEVICE MISSING. (1.1.21 (c))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING CORDS ON INNER EDGE.(225-70X15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT & REAR BRAKES NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS.
FUEL TANK STRAPS HEAVILY CORRODING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.
LAST YEARS WELDING REPAIRS RUSTING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISE COULDN'T SEE FRONT BRAKES WITH WHEELS ON.
ADVISE WELDING REPAIRS ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS. ADVISE VARIOUS PARTS OF UNDER BODY DETERIORATING. ADVISE SOME MORE PROTECTION.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSE TO REAR AXLE INSECURE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NSF HEAD LIGHT FULL OF CONDENSATION. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side SUSPECT HAND BRAKE CABLE HAS SNAPPED. (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% NSR BRAKE =240 OSR BRAKE =440 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ADVISE COULDN'T SEE FRONT BRAKES WITH WHEELS ON.
ADVISE WELDING REPAIRS ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS. ADVISE VARIOUS PARTS OF UNDER BODY DETERIORATING. ADVISE SOME MORE PROTECTION.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSE TO REAR AXLE INSECURE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P
BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED & GETTING THIN.
CORROSION IN BODY AWAY FROM PRESCRIBED AREAS.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.
FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED & GETTING THIN.
NSR TOP OF BODY SIDE LIGHT IN-OP
OIL LEAK & COOLANT LEAK.
OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT HAS NOT GONE THROUGH.
BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED & GETTING THIN.
CORROSION IN BODY AWAY FROM PRESCRIBED AREAS.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.
FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED & GETTING THIN.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NSR TOP OF BODY SIDE LIGHT IN-OP
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
OIL LEAK & COOLANT LEAK.
OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT HAS NOT GONE THROUGH.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED & GETTING THIN.
FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.
FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.
INDICATOR FLASHING QUICKER THAN NORMAL OSF.
OIL LEAK & COOLANT LEAK.
OSF SILL CORRODED BUT HAS NOT GONE THROUGH.
corrosion and slight blows in exhaust
corrosion in body ,away from all prescribed areas
corrosion in rear brake pipes,advise renewing (limited vision on exact condition)
handbrake effiency near the limit
welding repairs effected from inside vehicle,limited vision
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrion to rear brake pipes
general underside corrosion to body/chassis
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to centre body
lower body in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
uderside body/chassis in poor condition/ corrosion
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
steering rack has play
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
steering rack has play
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front jacking points corroded
nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
miosture in o/s/f headlamp
o/s/f top and bottom jionts dust boots split
miosture in o/s/f headlamp
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s/f top and bottom jionts dust boots split
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
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R490 NEC is a 1998 Renault Master in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1998 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 124,820 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 R490 NEC, 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 28 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R490 NEC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 19 June 1998.
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