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R261 OTH

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,701 mi
Last recorded101,701 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 OTH
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,701 miles

EXTENCIVE SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT

SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,538 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 94,523 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,407 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 91,384 miles

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

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

front bumper has nearside corner section missing no sharp edges

nearside front wheel arch corroded not near no components

Fail 9 Sep 2010 91,375 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front bumper has nearside corner section missing no sharp edges

nearside front wheel arch corroded not near no components

Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,885 miles

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

both front arches corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2009 88,875 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both front arches corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 83,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise play nsf drum stick

welded throughout

Fail 13 Mar 2007 83,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

advise play nsf drum stick

welded throughout

Fail 10 Feb 2007 82,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

nsf drum stick play

osf arch heavily corroded strong advise

strong advise inner wings heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2006 78,160 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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R261 OTH is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R261 OTH, 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 R261 OTH registered?

R261 OTH is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R261 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 OTH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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