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H870 FLU

1990 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

35,318 mi
Last recorded35,318 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault Master101,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH870 FLU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 35,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 32,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer to inner sill joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 32,389 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer to inner sill joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 29,695 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 29,695 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,268 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 29,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure oring broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 28,121 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 28,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 24,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 24,808 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,341 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 24,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H870 FLU is a 1990 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1990 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 101,648 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 H870 FLU, 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 36 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H870 FLU registered?

H870 FLU is a 1990 Renault Master, first registered on 18 December 1990.

Is H870 FLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H870 FLU shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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