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N197 KAH

1996 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,700 mi
Last recorded127,700 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 KAH
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 127,700 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Nearside chassis heavy corrosion

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

Front cross member heavy corrosion

Front subframe/suspension heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has excessive play

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Outer floor panels heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear heavy corrosion around suspension mount

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Outer floor panels heavily corroded

Offside Rear heavy corrosion around suspension mount

Offside chassis heavy corrosion

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

Rear cross member heavy corrosion

Rear suspension heavy corrosion

coolant leak

general underside heavy corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2022 127,303 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Jan 2022 126,995 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 126,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure fixing bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 124,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 123,788 miles

corrosion forming nearside front inner sill

corrosion forming nearside rear inner sill

corrosion forming offside outer and inner sills

nearside door mirror damaged

slight play nearside inner rack joints

Pass 19 Jun 2017 12,281 miles

o/s head light detracting

o/s head light detracting

Pass 22 Jun 2016 122,150 miles

Battery carrier corroding

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside headlamp reflector (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 122,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off nearside hazard lamps (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on nearside hazard lamps (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside headlamp reflector (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear and offside rear floor pan to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Battery carrier corroding

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside headlamp reflector (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 116,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 116,448 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,266 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 113,302 miles

battery inscure

Fail 19 Mar 2013 113,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery inscure

Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,915 miles

slight corrosion nsf chassis in engine compartment

slight damage ns door mirror

Fail 15 Mar 2012 110,914 miles

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

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

slight corrosion nsf chassis in engine compartment

slight damage ns door mirror

Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,129 miles

crack ns winf mirror not affecting view to rear

slight corrosion nsf under bonnet

Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,957 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 105,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 105,218 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 105,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 98,640 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 98,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 96,561 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 96,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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N197 KAH is a 1996 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 114,374 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 N197 KAH, 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 30 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N197 KAH is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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