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P133 LCF

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,823 mi
Last recorded62,823 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 LCF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 May 2023 62,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,391 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,626 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,626 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear inner valance area rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2018 61,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear inner valance area rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2017 59,116 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear valance area corroded but not a prescribed area at this time

Fail 22 Apr 2017 59,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. should be 215/75x16C (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear valance area corroded but not a prescribed area at this time

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,821 miles

Bonnet is secured on the second retaining device only

Nearside Rear Valance area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Offside Rear Valance area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,821 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet is secured on the second retaining device only

Nearside Rear Valance area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Offside Rear Valance area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,913 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 55,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,251 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on front brake discs not affecting performance at time of test.

exhaust system corroding.

extensive welding repairs carried out to underbody.

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing on edges.

underbody corrosion in places.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 54,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside mirror glass.

nearside front outer c.v boot clip hitting bottom balljoint, still secure at time of test,advise to rectify.

underbody corrosion in places.

welding repairs poor.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 52,208 miles

Oil leak

underbody corrosion in places.

welding repairs on vehicle poor.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 50,925 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 50,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,499 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Oil leak

rear of chassis rusty

saftey marks in windows are faded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,678 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 37,654 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,259 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 35,223 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,436 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 33,436 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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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P133 LCF is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 114,377 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 P133 LCF, 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 29 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P133 LCF is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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