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R680 AEC

1997 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

138,476 mi
Last recorded138,476 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 138,476 miles

Front crossmember corroded.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 138,462 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember corroded.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 137,720 miles

Front ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 137,720 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Front ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 136,235 miles

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Fail 22 May 2024 136,218 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 134,083 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 134,075 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 133,856 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 133,848 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 133,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 133,541 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 133,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury SIDE DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR/CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR/ CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected LEAF SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected LEAF SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 130,598 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,846 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassis very rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 128,846 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassis very rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 127,244 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 127,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 125,115 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 125,105 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 122,537 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 120,391 miles

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

Rust nearside inner sill

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 120,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rust nearside front inner sill

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 119,911 miles

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

both rear spring mounts unable to fully inspect due to heavy underseal

Fail 20 Dec 2011 119,905 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear spring mounts unable to fully inspect due to heavy underseal

Fail 28 Nov 2011 119,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 119,489 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 119,392 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 119,392 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

NOTE ==N/SINNER CV BOOT DAMAGED.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 117,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr brake is binding slightly

nsr hand brake has restricted movement

osf brake is binding slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2008 117,804 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr brake is binding slightly

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr hand brake has restricted movement

osf brake is binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2007 116,135 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 116,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 111,971 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 111,971 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R680 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 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 R680 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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R680 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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