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P701 VAM

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,708 mi
Last recorded79,708 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 VAM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,708 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,700 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,243 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 79,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/chassis. (marked with white chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/chassis. (marked with white chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/body. (marked with white chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/chassis. (marked with white chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,109 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Nearside Front corrosion inner wing

Offside Front corrosion inner wing

Fail 19 Jul 2019 79,109 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Nearside Front corrosion inner wing

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion inner wing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,086 miles

NSF wheelarch corroded

OSF wheelarch corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion underside

Fail 20 Jan 2018 79,086 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

NSF wheelarch corroded

OSF wheelarch corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion underside

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,755 miles

both front arches slightly corroded

nearside front under washer bottle corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 78,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front arches slightly corroded

nearside front under washer bottle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,605 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,771 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 77,762 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,483 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 77,482 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,348 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,906 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2009 76,899 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

radiator leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 76,476 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 76,322 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 76,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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P701 VAM is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P701 VAM, 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 P701 VAM registered?

P701 VAM is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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