MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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))
Offside Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all welding covered inspection limited
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
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
Oil leak ()
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
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
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
o/s rear wheel bearing has slight play
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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