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R137 FDA

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,829 mi
Last recorded125,829 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 FDA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 125,829 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 124,383 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 124,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 121,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 119,112 miles

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

corrosion on o/s front to rear metal brake pipe.

imbalance in front brakes.

oil leak.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 119,112 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on o/s front to rear metal brake pipe.

imbalance in front brakes.

oil leak.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 116,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2010 116,879 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 115,781 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2008 113,321 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 111,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 107,853 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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R137 FDA is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R137 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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What year was R137 FDA registered?

R137 FDA is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R137 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 FDA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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