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R672 AEC

1997 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,045 mi
Last recorded102,045 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,045 miles

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 102,043 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 101,823 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 101,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar front mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 101,580 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar front mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,297 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 101,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar ball / bush from top arm to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 101,068 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel felt at o/s wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 101,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring, inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring, inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel felt at o/s wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,867 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 100,867 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by rear spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 100,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,279 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 100,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wisbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wisbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 99,693 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 99,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,119 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 97,963 miles

tape applied to o/s/r lamp

Fail 13 Sep 2011 97,963 miles

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

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

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

tape applied to o/s/r lamp

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,579 miles

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

tape applied to o/s/r lamp

Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,577 miles

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

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

tape applied to o/s/r lamp

Pass 14 Sep 2009 95,500 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 95,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 93,454 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,794 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 91,794 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 90,374 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 89,829 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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R672 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 R672 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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R672 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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