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P685 FDY

1997 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,000 mi
Last recorded41,000 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 FDY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 41,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded unions (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

areas of excessive corrosion to underside and bodywork of vehicle not within a prescribed areas

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,580 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded.

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

Offside inner sill slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,537 miles

Inner and outer sills have some corrosion

Tail pipe corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 37,531 miles

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

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

Inner and outer sills have some corrosion

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

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

Tail pipe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,163 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 35,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,069 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front disc's slightly pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,069 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front disc's slightly pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,454 miles

both front indicator bulbs faded to almost white colour

both rear tyres pereishing

corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f sill flanges on limit within seatbelt mounting prescribed areas

n/s steering rack boot damp but no split found

play in n/s/f suspension tie bar front joint on limit of failure - best to renew

play in o/s/f suspension tie bar front joint on limit of failure - best to renew

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

rear suspension hydraulic lowering rams damp

Fail 7 Apr 2010 32,454 miles

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

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

both front indicator bulbs faded to almost white colour

both rear tyres pereishing

corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f sill flanges on limit within seatbelt mounting prescribed areas

n/s steering rack boot damp but no split found

play in n/s/f suspension tie bar front joint on limit of failure - best to renew

play in o/s/f suspension tie bar front joint on limit of failure - best to renew

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

rear suspension hydraulic lowering rams damp

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,086 miles

both front indicators faded

both rear suspension lowering rams damp and need attention

corrosion to offside and nearside front door steps

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

nearside front tie bar front joint slight play

offside front tie bar front joint some play and on limits-needs attention

Fail 29 Jan 2009 28,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

both front indicators faded

both rear suspension lowering rams damp and need attention

corrosion to offside and nearside front door steps

engine oil leaking from sump and needs attention

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

nearside front tie bar front joint slight play

offside front tie bar front joint some play and on limits-needs attention

Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2008 26,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre perishied on side wall

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,443 miles

rear brakes on limit still need attention

see orignal advisories

Fail 16 Feb 2007 23,443 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to n/s/r sill lower flanges on limit of failure

o/s/f suspension top radius arm front joint worn to limit of failure

o/s/r service brake low effort - on limit of failure

Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P685 FDY is a 1997 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P685 FDY, 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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P685 FDY is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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