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P23 PFL

1997 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,532 mi
Last recorded198,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 PFL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 198,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 197,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 195,233 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 195,218 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 193,495 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 193,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 191,555 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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P23 PFL is a 1997 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P23 PFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P23 PFL registered?

P23 PFL is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P23 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 PFL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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