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P524 DJM

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,253 mi
Last recorded87,253 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 DJM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 May 2026 87,253 miles
Pass 27 May 2025
Pass 31 May 2024 87,253 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 87,253 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,253 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2022 87,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 87,253 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner corroded

Nearside Lower sliding door runner slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 87,253 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower sliding door runner slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and component corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,373 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill underbpdy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective and centre rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle and load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,456 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear crossmember and rear chassis legs at ends

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,006 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r and centre exhaust support rubbers perishing, cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2016 76,002 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r and centre exhaust support rubbers perishing, cracking

Centre Front bonnet catch faulty, not locking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 540,708 miles

Oil leak

coolant pipes cable tied to o/s chassis, hanging down

n/s and o/s sills/undersills corroded and holed

rear bumper corroded and holed on underside

rear cross member surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2015 540,631 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

coolant pipes cable tied to o/s chassis, hanging down

n/s and o/s sills/undersills corroded and holed

n/s/r exhaust support rubber missing (tied up)

rear bumper corroded and holed on underside

rear cross member surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front Vehicle body has corrosion in a non prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have slightly perished sidewalls but not down to cords

Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,819 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have slight perishing of rubber

exhaust centre clamp loose

nearside front vehicle body has corrosion in a non prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,899 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,952 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,946 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 44,159 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

o/s & n/s sun visor security

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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P524 DJM is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P524 DJM, 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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P524 DJM is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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