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R134 XRT

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,244 mi
Last recorded123,244 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 XRT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 123,244 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 123,244 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 122,204 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both cab sills / steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 122,187 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer and middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill/step corroded with large holes

Nearside body outer sill badly corroded with very large holes

Offside Front outer sill / step corroded with large holes

Offside body outer sill badly corroded with large holes

number plate light reacts with o/s/r indicator

Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,755 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 121,577 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,621 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear floor badly corroded

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

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2020 120,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear floor badly corroded

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

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 9 May 2019 120,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,541 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 12 Oct 2016 119,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 119,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 118,333 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 118,332 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,426 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 114,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,813 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 112,138 miles

front load area floor corroding

Pass 3 May 2011 111,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 111,132 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2010 111,132 miles

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2009 110,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 109,292 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 107,592 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 107,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 106,441 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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R134 XRT is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R134 XRT, 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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R134 XRT is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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