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E823 VHF

1988 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

37,470 mi
Last recorded37,470 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault Master92,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE823 VHF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

combination of minor damage but not restricting drivers view

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,615 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 36,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,215 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 31,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,808 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 21,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,231 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 15,052 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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E823 VHF is a 1988 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1988 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 92,235 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 E823 VHF, 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 38 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E823 VHF registered?

E823 VHF is a 1988 Renault Master, first registered on 23 March 1988.

Is E823 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E823 VHF shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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