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F161 YCL

1988 Renault Master

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,539 mi
Last recorded100,539 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault Master92,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 YCL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 100,539 miles

All welding repaies coated in sealant

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

park brake cables poor

suspension bushes deteriorating

underside comonents and surfaces corroding

wear in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2009 100,352 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

park brake cables poor

suspension bushes deteriorating

underside comonents and surfaces corroding

wear in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2008 96,660 miles

previous advisorys apply test no. 572443698079

Fail 2 Apr 2008 96,659 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

hazard operation poor rerquires left indicator to operate

metal pipes rusting

rear valance poorly repaired and rusted

underside rusted on and near perscribed areas

various perscribed areas covered by auxilary equipment for camping conversion

Pass 31 Mar 2007 92,864 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 92,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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F161 YCL is a 1988 Renault Master in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F161 YCL, 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 F161 YCL registered?

F161 YCL is a 1988 Renault Master, first registered on 27 September 1988.

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