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P181 CTT

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,996 mi
Last recorded123,996 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 CTT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 123,996 miles

Heavy under seal rear

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,738 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 123,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 123,383 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,564 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch

Pass 7 May 2016 119,876 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 119,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 111,522 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,169 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,265 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 May 2012 97,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wheel arches surface rust

Fail 24 May 2012 97,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wheel arches surface rust

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f inner floor pan serface rust

serface rust to front and rear of vehicle under body

Fail 26 May 2011 94,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f inner floor pan serface rust

serface rust to front and rear of vehicle under body

Pass 27 May 2010 90,363 miles

ALL ANTI ROLE BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERASHED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMMAGED

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 May 2010 90,305 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

ALL ANTI ROLE BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERASHED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMMAGED

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2009 87,988 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF OBLIGTORY MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,078 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

off side rear light lens slightly dammaged

Fail 17 Apr 2008 85,076 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

off side rear light lens slightly dammaged

Pass 24 Mar 2007 81,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P181 CTT is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 P181 CTT, 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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P181 CTT is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P181 CTT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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