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R669 WEC

1997 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,252 mi
Last recorded146,252 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 WEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 146,252 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 146,242 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 145,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 145,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to rear spring hanger mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet just outside steering box mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to rear spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 145,374 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 145,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning switch inoperative lights not flashing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot slight split

Offside Front slight bind service brake

slight oil leak

vehicle showing signs of corrosion all over

Pass 2 Jul 2020 144,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 144,842 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front spring hanger mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear spring hanger mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear spring hanger mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,393 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 144,387 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front suspension mounting under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 143,936 miles

Corrosion to OS sill, but outside prescribed areas.

Exhaust blowing sightly.

Small crack to NS mirror glass.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 143,938 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower inner sill has corrosion not with 30 cm of a body mount

Fail 28 Feb 2017 143,936 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 above fuel pipe (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 142,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 137,565 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 131,309 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 125,051 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 121,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 119,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 118,125 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 118,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 115,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 113,512 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 111,296 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 111,295 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 110,126 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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R669 WEC 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 R669 WEC, 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 R669 WEC registered?

R669 WEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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