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R673 AEC

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,361 mi
Last recorded105,361 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 105,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to most places

n/s + o/s inner step corroded

n/s + o/s wheel arches corroded

n/s/f corner bumper missing

o/s + n/s inner sill corroded (rear)

o/s outer step corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 104,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member/bumper support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to most places

n/s + o/s inner step corroded

n/s + o/s wheel arches corroded

n/s/f corner bumper missing

o/s + n/s inner sill corroded (rear)

o/s outer step corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,502 miles

Corrosion and some areas of perforation, to all underside areas, but not significantly weakening overall strength or integrity of panels.

Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mountings broken or perished, but exhaust is supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper end cap missing, bracket taped over.

Nearside Front Sill corroded and perforated but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sill corroded and perforated but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,902 miles

n/s front bumper end cap missing taped up no sharp edges

o/s & n/s front tyres cracked in side walls

o/s & n/s sill area some rust damage

Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,131 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 102,012 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

o/s headlight pattern poor

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,197 miles

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

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

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

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

low engine oil light on

Fail 6 Aug 2015 101,188 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

low engine oil light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,100 miles

both headlamps loosing reflective backing

Fail 14 Jul 2014 101,100 miles

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

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

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

both headlamps loosing reflective backing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,628 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 100,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,584 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 100,584 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 99,527 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 99,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,403 miles

o/s/rear tyre walls perished

Pass 16 Mar 2007 97,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 95,006 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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R673 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 114,377 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R673 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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R673 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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