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M474 FVC

1994 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,175 mi
Last recorded137,175 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Renault Master113,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM474 FVC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 137,175 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 16yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 16 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded and rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 136,645 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 136,027 miles

Coolant leak Suspect heater box. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rack/Box inner joints have slight play.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 136,024 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Suspect heater box. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rack/Box inner joints have slight play.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 135,556 miles

Front Coolant leak slight leak from underside of vehicle. ()

Front Oil leak Slight leak from underside of vehicle. ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 135,556 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Coolant leak slight leak from underside of vehicle. ()

Front Oil leak Slight leak from underside of vehicle. ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 135,217 miles

Minor corrosion to offside front wheel arch metal lining, non structural.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2017 135,216 miles

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

Nearside Front lamp lens slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 135,216 miles

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

Nearside Front lamp lens slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 135,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in front upper suspension joints o/s & n/s.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 134,997 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member by swinging shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member by swinging shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in front upper suspension joints o/s & n/s.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 134,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,736 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 133,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 133,349 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 133,347 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 132,750 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 132,750 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 132,592 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 132,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 132,000 miles

both front headlamp lenses light output down

Fail 4 Sep 2009 132,000 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front headlamp lenses light output down

Pass 28 Aug 2008 131,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 130,707 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 130,690 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 130,662 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 129,473 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 129,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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M474 FVC is a 1994 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 M474 FVC, 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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M474 FVC is a 1994 Renault Master, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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