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P556 PPU

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,500 mi
Last recorded111,500 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 PPU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 111,500 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 75 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,734 miles

Nearside Body not fully secure panels insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 108,734 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body not fully secure panels insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,377 miles

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

Nearside Body panel slightly loose slight damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside body sill corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside body sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,857 miles

Extensive bodywork corrosion and holes through out the vehicle but not in prescribed areas

Nearside Rear rear lower door not closing fully in its frame but the door is securely latched

Offside Front inner upper wheel arch corroded to excess and holed not in a prescribed area

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 104,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting headlamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Extensive bodywork corrosion and holes through out the vehicle but not in prescribed areas

Nearside Rear rear box side panel not secured on the lower edge

Nearside Rear rear lower door not closing fully in its frame but the door is securely latched

Offside Front inner upper wheel arch corroded to excess and holed not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear rear box side panel not secure on the lower edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,660 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 104,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 104,484 miles

N/S CENTRE BODY PANEL LOOSE

O/S LOWER BODY TRIM ADRIFT

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKS BUT CORDS NOT SHOWING

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 104,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S CENTRE BODY PANEL LOOSE

O/S LOWER BODY TRIM ADRIFT

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKS BUT CORDS NOT SHOWING

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 103,757 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 103,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 101,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 100,189 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 100,151 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Oct 2011 98,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,732 miles

play to n/s tie arm joint

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,154 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 88,111 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P556 PPU is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P556 PPU, 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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P556 PPU is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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