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P481 CTN

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,118 mi
Last recorded188,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 CTN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 188,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wheels of your vehicle has only just met the front brake imbalance requirements

offside front brake disc worn thin replacement due

Fail 28 Jun 2007 187,897 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake disc worn thin replacement due

Pass 16 Jun 2006 180,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2006 180,227 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 179,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 179,889 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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P481 CTN is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P481 CTN, 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 P481 CTN registered?

P481 CTN is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P481 CTN safe to buy?

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