MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT MASTERs year 1990

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mot history

Pass percent:41.07%

(The average a petrol RENAULT MASTER year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:392 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	80
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	45
Registration plate lamp issues	32
Headlamp aim out of alignment	31
Brake pipe excessively corroded	29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Rear brake binding	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	15
Registration plate issues	12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|3.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat \|8.1.1d\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel hose excessively damaged \|7.2.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s side markers flash at same time (4.4.3 (b))	1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s side markers flash at the same time (4.4.3 (b))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Towbar retaining device insecure \|6.6.3a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure engine bay and interior \|1.9.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short engine bay and interior \|1.9.2b\|	1
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.3.2a\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|6.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	1
Nearside Other passenger door hinge insecure sliding door lower hinge rusted off (6.2.3 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective \|4.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective \|4.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator missing \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected \|4.4.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly \|1.1.6 \|a\|\|	1
Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door hinge with a long bolt protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper /has hole on corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper has hole on corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative \|4.5.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Emissions not tested exhaust blow \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Exhaust silencer insecure 2X MOUNTS BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position nearside catch faulty. \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by swinging shackle. \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.8 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring eye \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid step area \|5.2.6\|	1
Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported all \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system \|6.3.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|6.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.1.B.6a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT MASTERs year 1990

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