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P255 GEC

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,284 mi
Last recorded202,284 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 GEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 202,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 197,142 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 193,998 miles

Engine oil leak.

Pass 11 May 2009 192,878 miles

Crack in offside headlight glass.

Engine oil leaks.

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 16 May 2008 191,218 miles

Battery insecure

Engine oil leaks.

Fail 13 May 2008 191,208 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 3 May 2007 185,758 miles

Battery insecure

Engine oil leaks.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2007 185,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Engine oil leaks.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 180,495 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 180,495 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 180,495 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate cracked

o/s headlamp cracked

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2006 180,374 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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P255 GEC is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P255 GEC, 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 P255 GEC registered?

P255 GEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P255 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 GEC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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