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P531 RRT

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,622 mi
Last recorded193,622 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 RRT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 193,622 miles

oil leak o/s/f head lamp front seat belt cover missing steering rack play

Fail 23 Aug 2010 193,622 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak o/s/f head lamp front seat belt cover missing steering rack play

Pass 26 Aug 2009 193,142 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 193,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 191,448 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 191,448 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 187,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 184,198 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 183,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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P531 RRT is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P531 RRT, 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 P531 RRT registered?

P531 RRT is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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