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P670 GEC

1997 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

114,415 mi
Last recorded114,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 GEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 114,415 miles

Offside Front Lower door step corroded

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 113,615 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 113,607 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 113,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear SEVERAL LIGHT LENS (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

BRAKES REQUIRE MAJOR SERVICE AND BRAKE FLUID CHANGE.

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,036 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 113,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing / wheel arch / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust silencer rubber perished

Fail 8 Nov 2022 112,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / inner wing / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing / wheel arch / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer rubber perished

Fail 15 Dec 2021 112,568 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer arch (door step) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg in front compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer arch (door step) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with 30cm of front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis within 30cm of rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive with 30cm of front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis within 30cm of rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches starting to separate from chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front doors bottom rotted out

Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,312 miles

Body floor rusting at the rear

Both front doors rusting at the bottom

Both front inner and outer wheel arches rusting

Both inner and outer sills rusting

Both rear lamp lenses cracked

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

Exhaust system rusting/corroding

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front cross member rusting

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front wing rusting (inner, visible from engine bay)

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 111,312 miles

Fuel hose leaking Bottom filler hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Body floor rusting at the rear

Both front doors rusting at the bottom

Both front inner and outer wheel arches rusting

Both inner and outer sills rusting

Both rear lamp lenses cracked

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

Exhaust system rusting/corroding

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front cross member rusting

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front wing rusting (inner, visible from engine bay)

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 111,220 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body floor rusting

Both front wheel arches rusting

Both inner and outer sills rusting

Both rear lamp lenses cracked

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

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Front cross member rusting

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 111,220 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body floor rusting

Both front wheel arches rusting

Both inner and outer sills rusting

Both rear lamp lenses cracked

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

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Front cross member rusting

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,039 miles

BOTH front inner arches rusty

Nearside Front Floor rusty

Offside Front Step rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2017 110,334 miles

big rust holes n/s/f under battery

n/s/r indicator dim

rust holes n/s/f inner sill

rust holes n/s/f inner wheel arch

rust holes o/s/f inner wing

rust holes o/s/f outer sill

Fail 11 Dec 2017 110,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

big rust holes n/s/f under battery

n/s/r indicator dim

rust holes n/s/f inner sill

rust holes n/s/f inner wheel arch

rust holes o/s/f inner wing

rust holes o/s/f outer sill

Pass 14 Dec 2016 110,164 miles

BOTH front wheel arches rusty

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2016 110,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH front wheel arches rusty

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 110,081 miles

BOTH front wheels binding

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 109,677 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 109,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 108,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheel arch area's have rust patches

oil leak from engine area

Fail 27 Dec 2013 108,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheel arch area's have rust patches

oil leak from engine area

Fail 18 Aug 2012 108,139 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front binding.

Fail 9 May 2012 106,375 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

much of underside has surface corosion

o/s front hub is binding

o/s rear hub is binding

service brake imballance across rear axle

Pass 10 May 2011 103,404 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f shock absorbers

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

n/s/f brake warning wires hanging loose

passenger sun visor wont stay up

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 4 May 2011 103,403 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f shock absorbers

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

n/s/f brake warning wires hanging loose

passenger sun visor wont stay up

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 21 May 2010 101,092 miles

grease around n/s/f cv gaitor

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f wheel arches

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

strong advise movement to o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 21 May 2010 101,092 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f wheel arches

grease around n/s/f cv gaitor

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

strong advise movement to o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 9 Apr 2009 98,582 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside coated in MUD and corrosion

brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play O/S/F lower ball joint

Fail 12 Apr 2008 94,133 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

front number plate damaged

n/s sun vissor dose not stow but enters wept area by less than 40 mm

o/s mirro cracked

some play o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2008 94,133 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s sun vissor dose not stow but enters wept area by less than 40 mm

o/s mirro cracked

some play o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Apr 2007 90,972 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 90,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both wipers worn

Pass 21 Mar 2006 85,462 miles

accumulation of diesel on engine

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads appear low

front wipers poor

o/s rear position lamp in poor condition

oil leak

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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P670 GEC is a 1997 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 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 P670 GEC, 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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P670 GEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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