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P420 HTW

1996 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 HTW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubber split on back box but system still supported

exhaust system is corroded

general corrotion on outer body work

general corrotion on underside of vehicle

rear spring eyes bushs are perished

Fail 31 May 2012 85,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust rubber split on back box but system still supported

exhaust system is corroded

general corrotion on outer body work

general corrotion on underside of vehicle

rear spring eyes bushs are perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,415 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on cross member in front of rear suspension

corrosion on inner wing under battery

slight play in steering rack o/s outer joint

Fail 7 Jun 2011 84,413 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on cross member in front of rear suspension

corrosion on inner wing under battery

slight play in steering rack o/s outer joint

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,354 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 78,016 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2007 78,957 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,776 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

o/s mirror cracked but not impairing drivers view to rear

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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P420 HTW is a 1996 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P420 HTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P420 HTW registered?

P420 HTW is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P420 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 HTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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