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R657 AEC

1997 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

150,925 mi
Last recorded150,925 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 150,925 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan out with brakes/suspention/steering (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 150,902 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 150,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 149,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 149,104 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 149,091 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet both sides behind headlights holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure plate on nsf not welded correctly (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at nsf door and in door sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear leaf spring front mount and infront of rear mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill behind drivers door and in drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 148,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 146,953 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 146,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 145,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 144,072 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 142,349 miles

Nearside light lense is holed.(Reverse light.)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside front outer sil panels are corroded.

Nearside and offside front wheel arches are corroded.

Nearside and offside rear leaf spring eye mounting areas are corroded.

Nearside and offside rear outer floor to chassis rails are corroded.

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear jacking point is corroded.

Offside rear light lense is cracked.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 142,349 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside front outer sil panels are corroded.

Nearside and offside front wheel arches are corroded.

Nearside and offside rear leaf spring eye mounting areas are corroded.

Nearside and offside rear outer floor to chassis rails are corroded.

Nearside light lense is holed.(Reverse light.)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear jacking point is corroded.

Offside rear light lense is cracked.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 140,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wheel arches corroded

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 26 Jun 2012 139,222 miles

both front door sills corroded but not within prescribed area

both front wheel arches corroded

slightplay in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 25 Jun 2012 139,222 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both front door sills corroded but not within prescribed area

both front wheel arches corroded

slightplay in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Jun 2011

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wheel arches rusty

slight play in offside and nearside steering inner rack joints

Fail 20 Jun 2011

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wheel arches rusty

slight play in offside and nearside steering inner rack joints

Pass 7 Jun 2010 131,313 miles

front brake pads low and discs rusty.

offside and nearside front wheel arches under door jams corroded through.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 131,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads low and discs rusty.

offside and nearside front wheel arches under door jams corroded through.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 129,492 miles

front brake discs in poor condition.

horn note feeble.

nearside door mirror cracked.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 126,992 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 126,992 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 121,848 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 121,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 117,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 112,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R657 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R657 AEC, 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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R657 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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