MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,864 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear leaf spring shackles fouling body
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear leaf spring shackles fouling body
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust mountings becoming deteriorated
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust mountings becoming deteriorated
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
OSF Antiroll bar drop link washer corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
numerous welding repairs / heavy u seal
offside+nearside rear spring hanger areas slight corrosion
exhaust deterioated
far rear cross member end of chassis rails corroded
o/s and n/s front inner and outer sills corroded but just outside prescribed areas
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded but not near prescribed areas
o/s and n/s rear closing sill panels slightly corroded
o/s and n/s rear leaf springs rear mounts heavily corroded close to excessive
o/s rear chassis corroded above centre of leaf spring outside prescribed area
radiator support panel corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust deterioated
far rear cross member end of chassis rails corroded
o/s and n/s front inner and outer sills corroded but just outside prescribed areas
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded but not near prescribed areas
o/s and n/s rear closing sill panels slightly corroded
o/s and n/s rear leaf springs rear mounts heavily corroded close to excessive
o/s rear chassis corroded above centre of leaf spring outside prescribed area
radiator support panel corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear spring rear bushes slightly worn
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
corroded areas to underside outside mot perscribed areas
surface corrosion to underside
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
rear spring rear hangers paerscribed areas rusty but not considered excessive
underside of vehicle rusting under factory protective coatings
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
headlamp reflectors starting to tarnish
offside headlamp glass cracked
rear spring rear hangers paerscribed areas rusty but not considered excessive
underside of vehicle rusting under factory protective coatings
headlamp bowls tarnished but light output/beam pattern OK
nearside rear shock top mounting perscribed area repaired and covered in sealant - appears sound
offside headlamp glass cracked
offside rear tyre worn on outside edge
rear spring bushes slightly worn
slight play in offside steering rack inner joint
surface corrosion to chassis/underside
partial re-test. Original test advisories still apply from test no 643732447143 dated may 22nd 2007 .
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
evidence of fuel pipe fouling nearside front brake pipe in engine bay
offside headlamp lens cracked
slight play in offside inner rack joint
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Ref brake inbalance. NSF giving more effort than OSF coming on and off
offside front headlamp lens cracked
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R78 NCU is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 R78 NCU, 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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R78 NCU is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 11 February 1998.
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