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R177 SFC

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,151 mi
Last recorded74,151 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 SFC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 74,151 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 74,132 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area close to side door front mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area below passenger door holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear inner sill area corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Prior to 1st box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in ball joint close to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in ball joint close to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 74,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 74,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,201 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 70,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 68,811 miles

Offside Front Inner wing under washer bottle holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight wear in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside front inner wing holed under washer bottle

offside inner sill corroded

slight play in both front inner steering rack ends

Fail 30 Aug 2019 68,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both inner rack ends slight play

n/s/f holed under washer bottle

o/s inner sill holed

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,099 miles

exhaust corroding

underside surface corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2018 68,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,566 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,374 miles

o/s r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,511 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,206 miles

rear tyres split,cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,630 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,149 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 49,416 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades torn.

engine cover & undertray fitted.

n/s inner grab handle loose.

n/s wing mirror slightly loose.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,045 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 49,041 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,536 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 48,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,875 miles

near side rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2005 47,242 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2005 47,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R177 SFC is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R177 SFC, 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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R177 SFC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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