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P866 NLW

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

201,328 mi
Last recorded201,328 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 NLW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 201,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads low

hole in front bumper panel

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre s/wall perished

oil on g/box and eng

slight play n/s/r wheel brg

Fail 23 Feb 2010 201,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

front pads low

hole in front bumper panel

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre s/wall perished

oil on g/box and eng

slight play n/s/r wheel brg

Pass 12 Mar 2009 196,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can see welding clearly due to under seal

front pads worn

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

play in steering rack joints

Fail 6 Mar 2009 196,030 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2008 186,418 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 186,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 174,493 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 174,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

off side play in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2006 165,955 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 165,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubber perishing

front pads low

n. s.r wheel bearing play

o.s.r wheel bearing play

oil leak

wipers not parking

Fail 8 Mar 2006 156,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubber bracket starting to perish

oil leak

wiper not parking

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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P866 NLW is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P866 NLW, 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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P866 NLW is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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