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R431 RVR

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,243 mi
Last recorded28,243 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 RVR
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from front to center section (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 27,757 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,503 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,350 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 20,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,090 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 19,090 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,806 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,682 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 12,018 miles

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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R431 RVR 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 87.5%.

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 R431 RVR, 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 R431 RVR registered?

R431 RVR is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R431 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 RVR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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