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VTR 437

1989 Renault Master

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,615 mi
Last recorded19,615 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault Master100,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTR 437
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 19,615 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 19,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 19,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to rear load valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at Tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2021 19,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to rear load valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at Tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 19,489 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 19,489 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 19,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,709 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,245 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,608 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 16,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 16,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,010 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 16,010 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s front lower ball joint creeking when turned

Pass 4 May 2011 12,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

petrol filler neck clip broken

Pass 7 May 2008 11,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,417 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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VTR 437 is a 1989 Renault Master in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1989 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 100,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTR 437, 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 37 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTR 437 registered?

VTR 437 is a 1989 Renault Master, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is VTR 437 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTR 437 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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