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R658 AEC

1997 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,888 mi
Last recorded134,888 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 134,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2024 134,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2023 134,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both head lamps poor image

corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

unable to check o/s/f wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 6 May 2022 133,438 miles

All vehicle underbody heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front arches corroded

Nearside Rear arches corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front arches corroded

Offside Rear arches corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 132,109 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 131,168 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 130,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 129,063 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,567 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Feb 2015 123,772 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 123,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 118,724 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 118,074 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 117,105 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 117,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 116,458 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 115,815 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 114,963 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 112,682 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 112,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 109,257 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 109,134 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 105,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 105,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R658 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R658 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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What year was R658 AEC registered?

R658 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R658 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 AEC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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