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R129 DDM

1997 Renault Master

Beige Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

148,288 mi
Last recorded148,288 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 DDM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 148,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 147,874 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 147,874 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 147,594 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 147,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn n/s/f tie rod end play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 147,544 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play upper caster tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 146,821 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 146,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet will not open can check master cylinder ?

Pass 10 Apr 2019 146,292 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2018 145,731 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,902 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 144,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 144,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 143,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light switch has intermittent fault

Fail 10 Apr 2015 143,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light switch slight intermitent fault

Pass 11 Apr 2014 142,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2014 142,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2013 141,335 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 114,326 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 140,747 miles

front brake hoses rubbing dampers on lock

n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight noise at both o/s wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2011 140,094 miles

both headlight beams poor pattern

ns wiper slightly slit

wash aim poor

Pass 28 May 2010 139,437 miles

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

o/s/r floor corroded by wheel arch

Pass 16 Oct 2009 138,538 miles

o/r floor by wheel arch corrode

Fail 16 Oct 2009 138,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/r floor by wheel arch corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2008 136,847 miles

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

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

o/s/r floor corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 135,496 miles

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 20 Sep 2006 134,359 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 134,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2006 134,359 miles

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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R129 DDM is a 1997 Renault Master in Beige with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 R129 DDM, 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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R129 DDM is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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