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R549 JTN

1997 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

176,166 mi
Last recorded176,166 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 JTN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 176,166 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Lens (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Spring eye/tow bar mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sill corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust rubber missing.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 174,965 miles

o/s outer sill rotted and holed

Fail 8 Apr 2015 174,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s outer sill rotted and holed

Pass 8 May 2014 173,578 miles

Offside front sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 173,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside hand brake outer casing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 172,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Os hand brake cable outer casing perishing

Osf outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Slight bind on osr brake

Fail 12 Apr 2013 172,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Os hand brake cable outer casing perishing

Osf outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Slight bind on osr brake

Pass 12 Apr 2012 170,908 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 170,907 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 169,145 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 169,140 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 168,215 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner side

nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2010 168,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner side

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2009 163,387 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 163,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 159,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 145,456 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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R549 JTN is a 1997 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R549 JTN, 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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R549 JTN is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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