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N748 XBL

1996 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

64,409 mi
Last recorded64,409 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 64,409 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 64,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 64,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 64,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 64,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,002 miles

exhaust box has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,002 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust box has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

marks in windscreen not affecting view

Fail 11 Nov 2019 63,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

marks in windscreen not affecting view

Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,014 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 62,014 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,920 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 60,919 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,903 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,979 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 58,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 58,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,628 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 52,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear n/plate fadding

Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 51,467 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,538 miles

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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N748 XBL is a 1996 Renault Master in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 N748 XBL, 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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N748 XBL is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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