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V796 HBK

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

194,770 mi
Last recorded194,770 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 HBK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 194,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 194,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 187,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 187,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 182,657 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 182,657 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 175,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 175,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 169,747 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 163,321 miles

drivers door operation poor

engine oil leaks

exhaust bandage fitted

headlamp aims on lower limits

near side front tyre wearing low

off side exhaust mounting poor

off side front suspension poor (shock absorber?)

pulley belt in very poor condition

steering rack gaiters poor

tipper body rusty

various dash warning lamps illuminated

various nails and screws in tyres. (marked with yellow chalk)

wiper blade effeciency

Fail 5 Feb 2014 163,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

drivers door operation poor

engine oil leaks

exhaust bandage fitted

headlamp aims on lower limits

near side front tyre wearing low

off side exhaust mounting poor

off side front suspension poor (shock absorber?)

pulley belt in very poor condition

steering rack gaiters poor

tipper body rusty

various dash warning lamps illuminated

various nails and screws in tyres. (marked with yellow chalk)

wiper blade effeciency

Pass 4 Feb 2013 161,276 miles

Battery cable disconnected

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 161,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Battery cable disconnected

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 157,221 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s drop side centre hinge missing

n/s/f door mirror upper mirror glass missing

n/s/f lower door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f drop side hinge bolt missing

offside and nearside drop sides poorly secured shut

offside front brake hoses poorly secured

rear exhaust mounting tied with rope

rear tipper beb corroded n/s/f and o/s/f holed at cross member [advise repair soon]

scratches on windscreen

Fail 4 Jan 2012 157,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

n/s drop side centre hinge missing

n/s/f brake hose bracket detached

n/s/f door mirror upper mirror glass missing

n/s/f lower door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f drop side hinge bolt missing

rear exhaust mounting tied with rope

rear tipper beb corroded n/s/f and o/s/f holed at cross member [advise repair soon]

scratches on windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2011 153,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brakes noisy

tipper drop sides in poor condition and hole in floor of tipper

Fail 12 Jan 2011 153,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

rear brakes noisy

tipper drop sides in poor condition and hole in floor of tipper

Pass 6 Jan 2010 142,115 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front direction indicator lens slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2010 142,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front direction indicator lens slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 137,016 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 137,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting down

front no. plate in poor condition

nearside rear lamp repaired with tape

nearside washer partley blocked

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 118,653 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 118,633 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

engine oil leak

front discs poor condition

nearside mirror poor condition

screen damage

Pass 21 Mar 2006 94,156 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 94,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes slightly out of balance

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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V796 HBK is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 V796 HBK, 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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V796 HBK is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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