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P485 CTN

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

189,788 mi
Last recorded189,788 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 CTN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 189,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Slight diesel leak from engine

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis overall corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 188,555 miles

Exhaust insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Washer switch faulty

Fail 25 Oct 2017 188,551 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch, lower (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Lower Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust insecure

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Washer switch faulty

Pass 2 Nov 2016 187,722 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 187,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 186,778 miles

exhaust rubbers missing

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 186,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 186,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 186,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 186,740 miles

very bad oil leak around engine

Fail 2 Apr 2013 186,740 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

very bad oil leak around engine

Pass 30 Apr 2012 185,728 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 185,728 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 184,138 miles

engine oil extensive leeks

Fail 31 Mar 2011 184,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil extensive leeks

n.s.f.flexable soaked in grease from split C,V,boot

o.s.r.top indicater inop

Pass 24 Mar 2010 181,949 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 181,949 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 180,049 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 180,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n.s door check strap insecure

n.s. and o.s. inner sill panels corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

park brake cables and pivots dry and rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2008 175,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 175,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 169,813 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 159,712 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 159,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 162,209 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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P485 CTN is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P485 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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P485 CTN is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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