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P702 VAM

1997 Renault Master

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,840 mi
Last recorded194,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 VAM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 194,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting rubbers weak.

Nearside front brake binding.

Nearside front wheel arch corroded.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside step well corroded.

rear body valance corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 194,511 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust rubbers spliting

front discs corroded

n/s mirro cracked

n/s/f tyre wall cuts

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 27 Sep 2010 193,795 miles

Corrosion nearside front wheel arch.

Corrosion offside front jacking point.

Corrosion rear valance.

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside lower suspension ball joint gaiter split.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 193,384 miles

Both front brakes are binding.

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

Gaiter split on offside front lower suspension ball joint.

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 193,384 miles

Both front brakes are binding.

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

Gaiter split on offside front lower suspension ball joint.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 192,945 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake cable outter case corroded o/s

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 15 Sep 2007 192,461 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s rack slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2006 192,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2006 192,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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P702 VAM is a 1997 Renault Master in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P702 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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P702 VAM is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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