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R668 WHE

1997 Renault Master

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,872 mi
Last recorded206,872 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 WHE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 206,872 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 206,856 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s steering rack end has slight play

o/s inner sill corroding but not prs=escribed area

Pass 28 Aug 2012 205,157 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 205,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 205,071 miles

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

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

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

really smells of horse poo

Pass 11 Jul 2011 202,141 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 199,141 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 199,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 197,416 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rack arms have play

surface corrosion to chassis areas

Fail 2 Jul 2009 197,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rack arms have play

surface corrosion to chassis areas

Pass 13 Jun 2008 196,523 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 196,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 195,302 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 195,218 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 193,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 191,639 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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R668 WHE is a 1997 Renault Master in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R668 WHE, 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 R668 WHE registered?

R668 WHE is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R668 WHE safe to buy?

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