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R437 YJV

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

115,971 mi
Last recorded115,971 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 YJV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 115,971 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box sill area ( front ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of box sill / wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of door step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of side body / sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of box sill / wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,565 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 115,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of side body / sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of side body / sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back of door step area (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front inner arches corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 114,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front inner arches corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 114,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill nx 2 leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front inner arches corroded x2

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,962 miles

Centre o/s/ inner sill slightly corroded

Front Lower crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 112,635 miles

front lower crossmember has surface rust

Pass 27 Jul 2013 112,232 miles

slight corrosion around front and rear suspension

Fail 23 Jul 2013 112,232 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight corrosion around front and rear suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2012 112,058 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion around both rear spring hangers

Fail 26 Jul 2012 112,058 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion around both rear spring hangers

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,952 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 110,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 110,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

bonnet wqill not close

Pass 22 Dec 2009 110,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes corroded. front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2008 110,309 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 110,278 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 102,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,637 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 94,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,786 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 87,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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R437 YJV is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 R437 YJV, 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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R437 YJV is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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