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P289 XRN

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

128,208 mi
Last recorded128,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 XRN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 128,208 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 128,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 128,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 May 2008 128,208 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 128,208 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 125,447 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 125,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P289 XRN is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P289 XRN, 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 P289 XRN registered?

P289 XRN is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P289 XRN safe to buy?

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