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L596 OYB

1994 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

250,388 mi
Last recorded250,388 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Master113,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 OYB
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 250,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

additional seats in rear load area but not fitted - not tested

body in poor condition

front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank corroded

oil leak

panel in engine bay above chassis just outside of prescribed area corroded through

rear seatbelt slow to retract

various underbody corossion

vehicle has been converted from minibus / abulance to a dual purpose vehicle - tested as van class 7

Fail 12 Feb 2011 250,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

additional seats are in the rear load area but not fitted - not tested

body in poor condition

front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank corroded

panel in engine bay above chassis rails corroded through just outside of precribed areas

rear seatbelt slow to retract

various underbody corossion

vehicle has been converted from a minibus/ ambulance to a dual purpose vehicle - tested as van class 7

Pass 27 May 2009 249,243 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 249,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 248,390 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 248,390 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

damp oil marks around n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 26 Oct 2006 244,013 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

floor under bonnett rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2006 243,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

floor under bonnet rusty

smoke emmissions close to maximum limit

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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L596 OYB is a 1994 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L596 OYB, 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 L596 OYB registered?

L596 OYB is a 1994 Renault Master, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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