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P953 COM

1997 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,298 mi
Last recorded127,298 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 COM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 127,298 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen washers just meet requirement

Fail 20 Jul 2018 127,263 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative lamps inop (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen washers just meet requirement

Pass 26 Jul 2017 126,769 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to front of Wheel arch

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 126,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake binding Both front (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Corrosion to front of Wheel arch

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 126,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 124,524 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 12 Aug 2011 124,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P953 COM is a 1997 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P953 COM, 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 P953 COM registered?

P953 COM is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P953 COM safe to buy?

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