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R491 GFS

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,545 mi
Last recorded131,545 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 GFS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 131,545 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 131,246 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 121,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 121,141 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 121,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 121,064 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 120,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 120,220 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 114,855 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 114,855 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 108,803 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 108,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 102,299 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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R491 GFS 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 76.9%.

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 R491 GFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R491 GFS registered?

R491 GFS is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R491 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 GFS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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