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R136 FDA

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,139 mi
Last recorded175,139 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 FDA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 175,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2013 173,429 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 173,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 171,488 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 171,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 169,263 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 169,263 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 161,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 161,572 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 152,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 152,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 143,208 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 140,753 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

no water in header tank.

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked .

Fail 4 Oct 2007 140,753 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

no water in header tank.

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked .

Pass 28 Sep 2006 134,427 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 134,427 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

2 nails in n/s/f tyre.

no water in header tank.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 10 Aug 2005 129,169 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 129,169 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front indicator going pale. †water low in header tank. †brake fluid on minimum. †radiator loose. †nail in nearside rear tyre.

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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R136 FDA is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R136 FDA, 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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R136 FDA is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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