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N178 FVG

1995 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

227,458 mi
Last recorded227,458 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Renault Master112,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 FVG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 227,458 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 227,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 226,937 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2023 226,937 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 225,958 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 225,958 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 223,794 miles

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all welding covered inspection limited

Pass 9 Sep 2019 222,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside wing mirror glass taped in place, secure at time of test

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2019 222,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working bad connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass taped in place, secure at time of test

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2018 222,110 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 219,990 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 216,543 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2016 216,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front step area rusty / holed

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 216,288 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electrical wiring insecure loom under crank pully (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short under cross member (1.9.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance suspect 24v units fitted (1.1.A.3d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 208,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 208,699 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 206,661 miles

Nearside front sill has slight corrsion and inner wing not within prescired area

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

rear cross member has slight has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2014 206,654 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front sill has slight corrsion and inner wing not within prescired area

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

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

rear cross member has slight has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2013 206,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

nearside front sill has corrosion but nit within prescribed area

Pass 26 Nov 2012 204,782 miles

nearside front door mirror cracked

nearside front inner wheel arch area corroding

nearside rear chassis corroded back of the rear cab area

various oil leaks around engine

Pass 13 Sep 2011 197,817 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 197,756 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed but not in perscribed area

rear brake flexi hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2009 197,756 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed but not in perscribed area

rear brake flexi hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2007 197,561 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2006 193,552 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 193,552 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

nearside mirror broken but still provides view to rear

nearside rear bearing noisy

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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N178 FVG is a 1995 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1995 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 112,071 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 N178 FVG, 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 31 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N178 FVG is a 1995 Renault Master, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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