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P238 FJK

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,963 mi
Last recorded83,963 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 FJK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,963 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsf inner wheel arch slight corrosion

osf inner wheel arch slight corrosion

under os step slight corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2014 80,715 miles

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

Temporary repair to exhaust(paste)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 80,715 miles

Temporary repair to exhaust(paste)

Fail 17 May 2014 80,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,249 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 77,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer 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)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seat loose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2012 73,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,278 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 70,043 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 68,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,569 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 66,569 miles

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

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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P238 FJK is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P238 FJK, 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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What year was P238 FJK registered?

P238 FJK is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P238 FJK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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