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R678 AEC

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,953 mi
Last recorded87,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,953 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 87,944 miles

Fuel hose leaking both lower pipes on fuel tank slightly leaking/weaping pipe very perished/cracking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced on front axle - offside front reading lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle pin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle pin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 86,406 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security not seriously affecting overall security main cross member at rear leaf spring shackle bracket mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 86,399 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security not seriously affecting overall security main cross member at rear leaf spring shackle bracket mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,821 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main cross member at rear leaf spring shackle bracket mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 85,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer edge of step well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting shock absorber top mounting plate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main cross member at rear leaf spring shackle bracket mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 85,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Some bind o/s/f wheel

Some corrosion n/s/r outer / inner sill

Some corrosion o/s/r inner / outer sill

Some imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 27 Mar 2021 85,290 miles

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

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

O/S wiper blade worn

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Some bind o/s/f wheel

Some corrosion n/s/r outer / inner sill

Some corrosion o/s/r inner / outer sill

Some imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Some advanced corrosion to near side outer sill but not within prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,866 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 82,865 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,326 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,633 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,784 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,173 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,037 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

could not see all of brake servo hose

hanbrake outer cables in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2009 70,037 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

could not see all of brake servo hose

hanbrake outer cables in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,891 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2007 69,561 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 69,558 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,591 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R678 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R678 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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R678 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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