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V228 NGU

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 NGU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 110,532 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 110,530 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,040 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

nsf headlamp cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,039 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

alternater belt noisey

nsf headlamp cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 90,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres low on tread and have scuffed sidewalls

both rear tyres perished

nsf headlamp cracked

osf inner cv boot split

slight corrosion to body

Fail 25 Mar 2009 90,093 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

alternater belt squeking

both front tyres low on tread and have scuffed sidewalls

both rear tyres perished

nsf headlamp cracked

osf inner cv boot split

slight corrosion to body

Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,087 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2007 76,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2006 73,932 miles

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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V228 NGU is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 122,482 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 V228 NGU, 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 27 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V228 NGU registered?

V228 NGU is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V228 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V228 NGU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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