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N686 RHO

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

257,104 mi
Last recorded257,104 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 RHO
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2011 257,104 miles

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)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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)

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

Oil leak

body rusty and poor

o/s/front headlamp stone chipped

underside rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2010 246,667 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing noice but not rought

Fail 29 Jan 2010 246,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing noice but not rought

Pass 24 Feb 2009 228,227 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 228,227 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1e)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 211,939 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 211,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 197,880 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 197,880 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 184,224 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 185,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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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N686 RHO is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 N686 RHO, 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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N686 RHO is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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