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P685 NLD

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 NLD
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 128,881 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal rubber perished

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of corrosion, osf wheel arch has particular corrosion but retains structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reflector is slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Handbrake cable guide corroded but cable remains secure

Fail 17 Oct 2025 128,871 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sunvisor will not remain in up position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working Light on dash (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal rubber perished

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of corrosion, osf wheel arch has particular corrosion but retains structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Reflector is slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Handbrake cable guide corroded but cable remains secure

Pass 21 Nov 2024 128,537 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 128,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 127,582 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,547 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,243 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 125,235 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,214 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 124,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (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))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,748 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s rear bump stop not fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 123,744 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear spring rear hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s rear bump stop not fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 123,252 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 123,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 122,382 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 122,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded all marked areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded all marked areas sills and wheel arches (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,040 miles

corrosion on inner wheel arches outside PA

play on the inner steering rack arm o/s/f

Fail 15 Oct 2016 121,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on inner wheel arches outside PA

play on the inner steering rack arm o/s/f

Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,742 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion all over under side

some corrosion on inner wings n,s,f and o,s,f

Pass 27 Sep 2014 120,010 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills under door starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2013 119,020 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills under doors starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,640 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 118,253 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 118,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 117,619 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 116,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 116,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 115,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 114,046 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 114,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 114,046 miles

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 NLD is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NLD, 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 NLD is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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