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L485 VBP

1994 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

278,990 mi
Last recorded278,990 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Renault Master113,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 VBP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 278,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion on inner sill

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 278,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion on inner sill

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 274,841 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on rear inner panels + front step

Fail 8 Jul 2016 274,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on rear inner panels + front step

Pass 14 Jul 2014 271,173 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on rear inner wings + o/s sill

crack in windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2014 271,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on rear inner wings + o/s sill

crack in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2013 269,812 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on o/s rear inner sill

Pass 29 Mar 2012 268,106 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 268,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 258,440 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 258,415 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 252,138 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 252,135 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 250,642 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 250,011 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 249,707 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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L485 VBP is a 1994 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 113,865 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 L485 VBP, 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 32 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L485 VBP registered?

L485 VBP is a 1994 Renault Master, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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