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P427 HCF

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,714 mi
Last recorded39,714 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 HCF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 39,714 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 39,714 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,804 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 38,804 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,183 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,610 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,341 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,635 miles

nearside front tyre perished close to limit

nearside headlamp starting to deteriorate

offside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear door catch sticky in operation

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wear in inner bush on nearside front top suspension arm

slight wear in nearside steering arm

Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,623 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside headlamp reflector starting to deteriorate

number plate lens slightly insecure

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 16,028 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NEAR SIDE FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPE RUBBER SLIGHT SCRAPE

NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK SLIGHT WEAR INTERNALY

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SCRAPES

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,088 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 15,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,550 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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P427 HCF is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P427 HCF, 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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P427 HCF is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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