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P160 CEC

1996 Renault Master

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

254,014 mi
Last recorded254,014 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 CEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 254,014 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear swinging mount have welding repairs and rear valance corroded [not holed] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres deteriorated large cracks no cords showing advise replace

n/s wiper blade rubber split at end

o/s/r sill corroded

steering U/J worn

Fail 22 May 2018 254,014 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury valance (6.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s wiper blade rubber split at end

o/s/r sill corroded

steering U/J worn

both front tyres deteriorated large cracks no cords showing advise replace

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear swinging mount have welding repairs and rear valance corroded [not holed] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 252,062 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Exhaust centre pipe cracked

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering U/J worn

Fail 27 May 2017 252,062 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Exhaust centre pipe cracked

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering U/J worn

Pass 25 May 2016 250,508 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

alternator belt rubbing on cam-belt cover

steering column U/J worn to excess

Fail 16 May 2016 250,508 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion N/S/R wing. rear door. O/S/F wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring shackle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring shackle mounting (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F tyre side wall deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

alternator belt rubbing on cam-belt cover

steering column U/J worn to excess

Pass 15 May 2015 248,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 248,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 246,744 miles

O/s centre lower outer sill slightly corroded ,but not within 30cms of any mounting points.

O/s front lower step area slightly corroded.

O/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 246,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 244,911 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 244,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 243,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear tyre poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 4 Jan 2011 243,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear tyre poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2010 240,653 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Jan 2009 239,279 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 239,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 237,075 miles

Brake compensator valve only has very little travel.

Corrosion near side front inner wheel arch.

Near side front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Oil leak from engine area.

Poor beam image near side front head light .

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 234,138 miles

Oil leak

centre brake pipes rusty

slight wear front discs

Pass 4 Jan 2006 150,491 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 203,331 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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P160 CEC is a 1996 Renault Master in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P160 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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P160 CEC is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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