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P764 FRJ

1997 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,231 mi
Last recorded180,231 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 FRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 180,231 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres perished

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall no cords exposed

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front [drivers] door step corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

temporary mirror glass fitted to drivers door mirror

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2009 180,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

underside of vehicle corroded

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

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres perished

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall no cords exposed

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front [drivers] door step corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 180,230 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

off side and near side front tyres close to limit

sills and chassis rails rusty

steering joints sqeacking?

Fail 1 May 2008 180,239 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

off side and near side front tyres close to limit

sills and chassis rails rusty

steering joints sqeacking?

Fail 7 Apr 2008 180,230 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both mirrors cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2006 176,722 miles

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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P764 FRJ is a 1997 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P764 FRJ, 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 P764 FRJ registered?

P764 FRJ is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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