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P909 FAL

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,497 mi
Last recorded209,497 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 FAL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2009 209,497 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2008 202,245 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2008 202,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2007 194,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 184,019 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 183,274 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P909 FAL is a 1997 Renault Master in White 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 P909 FAL, 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 P909 FAL registered?

P909 FAL is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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