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R178 CKG

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 CKG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,482 miles

both rear tyres cracking and worn unevenly

corrosion to both front inner/outer wheel arches+both steps+front/rear suspension mountings+floors

Fail 4 Jul 2012 104,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and worn unevenly

corrosion to both front inner/outer wheel arches+both steps+front/rear suspension mountings+floors

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,217 miles

corrosion to chassis rails and body work

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre starting to crack

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 5 Jul 2010 104,207 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrosion to chassis rails and body work

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre starting to crack

nearside park brake effort slightly low

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 21 Jun 2008 102,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 99,818 miles

brake pad wear sensor wires broken

grab rail in rear insecure

side load door difficult to open from outside

Fail 29 Jun 2007 99,722 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear sensor wires broken

grab rail in rear insecure

side load door very difficult to open from outside

Pass 4 Jul 2006 90,797 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 90,788 miles

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

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

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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R178 CKG is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R178 CKG, 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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R178 CKG is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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