MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)
Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)
Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
reverce lights not working
Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
reverce lights not working
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front No plate broken
play in both rear wheel bearings
play steering rack
How Reliable is the Renault Master?
Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R462 XJW is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 R462 XJW, 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 R462 XJW registered?
R462 XJW is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R462 XJW safe to buy?
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