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R661 AEC

1997 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,415 mi
Last recorded95,415 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,415 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 95,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,101 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 95,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 95,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 95,151 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,968 miles

Corrosion on N/S horse door hinge plate

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,570 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake cables coroded and slightly chaffed.

n/s/f tyre slightly perishing on sidewall.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,835 miles

Heavy surface corrosion in testable areas

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2010 92,835 miles

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

Heavy surface corrosion in testable areas

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,807 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 90,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 90,176 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,331 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,356 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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R661 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R661 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 R661 AEC registered?

R661 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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