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R174 NBL

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,879 mi
Last recorded64,879 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 NBL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 64,829 miles

Air filter not fitted at time of test and alternator/water pump drive belt adrift

Battery insecurely mounted

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

Front no. plate damaged

Nearside rear brake squeals in operation

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2011 64,820 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Air filter not fitted at time of test and alternator/water pump drive belt adrift

Battery insecurely mounted

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

Front no. plate damaged

Nearside rear brake squeals in operation

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,146 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 64,146 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R174 NBL is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R174 NBL, 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 R174 NBL registered?

R174 NBL is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R174 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 NBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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