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F497 RLX

1989 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Renault Master100,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 RLX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 94,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 79,149 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 79,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to nearside rear body

damage to offside rear body

headlamps come on when position lamps selected

nearside front indicator has slight movement

offside front indicator has slight movement

Fail 28 Aug 2008 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to nearside rear body

damage to offside rear body

headlamps come on when position lamps selected

nearside front indicator has slight movement

offside front indicator has slight movement

Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,217 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 59,200 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,907 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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F497 RLX is a 1989 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 100,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F497 RLX, 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 37 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F497 RLX registered?

F497 RLX is a 1989 Renault Master, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F497 RLX safe to buy?

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