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P242 TGW

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 TGW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 99,066 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 99,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers seat base cracked in two places

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2007 99,066 miles

Oil leak

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front brake warning wire broken

Pass 4 Jul 2006 92,783 miles

near side front and near side rear tyres slight side wall damage

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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P242 TGW is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P242 TGW, 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 P242 TGW registered?

P242 TGW is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P242 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 TGW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P242 TGW have outstanding finance?

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