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P166 CEC

1996 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,658 mi
Last recorded105,658 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 CEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 105,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2022 105,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 104,723 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 104,713 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight corrosion to all suspension components corroded

underneath of vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2019 100,443 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back pannel inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 brake hubs wet with brake fluid but no leaks detected

Pass 3 Oct 2017 100,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal pipe where runs through a clip at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has small split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake grabbing very slightly

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Noise from rear brakes whilst carrying out RBT-advise check

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer box missing- corroded off (7.1.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal pipe where runs through a clip at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has small split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake grabbing very slightly

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Noise from rear brakes whilst carrying out RBT-advise check

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,668 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle for its age

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light lens repaired with lens tape.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,245 miles

All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 97,266 miles

hole in n/s inner arch

Fail 15 Jul 2014 97,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hole in n/s inner arch

Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,881 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 96,861 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,393 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 96,393 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking.front subframe and suspension arms,chassis,floor,inner sills and rear craooss member slightly corroded.centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 94,820 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,093 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 93,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 90,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 89,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Jun 2007 89,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Jun 2006 89,446 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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P166 CEC is a 1996 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P166 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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P166 CEC is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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