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P158 CEC

1996 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,164 mi
Last recorded178,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 CEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 178,164 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear arch corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Jan 2009 178,154 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear arch corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jan 2008 173,180 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

front pipe clamp loose

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2007 167,477 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 167,249 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 167,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion power steering pipes

front numbert plate cracked

wipers splitting

Pass 1 Feb 2006 162,789 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 162,783 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

front n" plate poor condition

n/s/f seat missing

oil leak

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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P158 CEC is a 1996 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P158 CEC, 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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What year was P158 CEC registered?

P158 CEC is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P158 CEC safe to buy?

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