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P173 CEC

1996 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,814 mi
Last recorded115,814 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 CEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 115,814 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of a suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function snapped (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of a suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of a suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 115,339 miles

under body rust

Fail 2 Oct 2019 115,339 miles

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

under body rust

Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,440 miles

under body rust

Pass 31 Dec 2016 114,119 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion on rear spring shackle

Offside Rear small hole on jacking point

Pass 15 Jan 2016 113,547 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 113,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 112,730 miles

General condition represents age of vehicle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 111,805 miles

General condition represents age of vechile

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 110,519 miles

nearside centre and rear inner sill corroded but not gone through

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside rear inner chassis rail has been covered with sealant at the end

offside front anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front inner steering joint has slight play

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 109,303 miles

oil leak

wear front disc

Pass 6 Jan 2011 106,557 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 106,541 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hole front near side panel.

Near side rear bump stop missing.

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 106,075 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 106,047 miles

Corrotion to floor pan & chassis

Front suspension legs corroded

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 106,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Corrotion to floor pan & chassis

Front suspension legs corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 104,203 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 104,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 102,662 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 102,662 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 100,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 99,014 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 99,013 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P173 CEC is a 1996 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P173 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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P173 CEC is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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