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P293 DBS

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,766 mi
Last recorded147,766 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 DBS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 147,766 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 145,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 139,978 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 139,977 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 135,759 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 135,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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P293 DBS is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P293 DBS, 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 P293 DBS registered?

P293 DBS is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P293 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P293 DBS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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