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R143 FDA

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,956 mi
Last recorded133,956 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 FDA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 133,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear leaf spring mounts corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 133,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear leaf spring mounts corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 132,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear indicator lens is repaired by tape

Pass 18 Jun 2014 127,756 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 127,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 117,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 117,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,534 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 95,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 87,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,391 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 84,391 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 64,513 miles

tyres perishing on side walls

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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R143 FDA is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R143 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 R143 FDA registered?

R143 FDA is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R143 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 FDA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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