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R681 AEC

1997 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,263 mi
Last recorded138,263 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 138,263 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 138,263 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 137,782 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis wher meets rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outrigger and inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 137,332 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 137,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased all through (1.1.11 (c))

under body under sealed

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,618 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s front to rear sill corroded.

n/s/f inner wheelarch corroded.,

o/s sill corroded.

o/s/f wheelarch corroded inner and outer

Pass 15 Aug 2019 133,974 miles

Front inner and outer wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

extensive patch welding repairs to body

suspension corroding

under-body corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2019 133,956 miles

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

Front inner and outer wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

extensive patch welding repairs to body

suspension corroding

under-body corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2019 133,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

extensive patch welding repairs to body

front inner and outer wheel arches corroded

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2018 133,760 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

exhaust corroding

extensive welding repairs to body

front inner arches corroding

front tyres cracking on side walls

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Feb 2018 133,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired retaining clips incorrectly fitted rubbing on brake disc (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

battery carrier weak

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

extensive welding to body

front tyres cracking

front wheel arches corroding

offside front inner wing corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2018 133,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

battery carrier corroded/weak

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

extensive welding repairs to body

front tyres cracking

front wheel arches corroding

offside front inner wing corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 131,971 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroding

Both front tyres cracking

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

Nearside front mirror damaged

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 130,305 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 129,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 129,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 128,490 miles

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

nearside floor pan is corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

nearside front inner wing is corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

nearside inner sill is corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres are cracking up

offside inner sill is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Mar 2012 128,126 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 128,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 126,961 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 126,961 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 125,805 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front inner sill corroded

slight play nearside steering rack

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2009 125,804 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front inner sill corroded

slight play nearside steering rack

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2008 124,005 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 124,002 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fan belt slipping

Pass 8 Nov 2007 122,149 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 121,087 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 121,085 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 120,576 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 120,577 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R681 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 R681 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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R681 AEC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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