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R852 XDA

1997 Renault Master

Black Diesel 2499cc
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Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests37 (18 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

187,526 mi
Last recorded187,526 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 XDA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 19 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 187,526 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front washer jet only spraying from one nozzle out of two

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both rear lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

both front inner arches corroded and holed out with prescribed area

reverse lamp inop

Fail 22 Oct 2025 187,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front washer jet only spraying from one nozzle out of two

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both rear lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

both front inner arches corroded and holed out with prescribed area

reverse lamp inop

Fail 22 Jul 2025 187,480 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe to tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Front sill holed but outwith prescribed areas

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

Offside washer jet one of two nozzles working

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

engine undertray fitted

rear panel inner and outer badly corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jul 2024 186,296 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 186,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 186,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer wheel arch badly corroded but not yet holed

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wing area corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas and not likely to cause injury

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

Nearside Outer sill holed but outwith prescribed areas and not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower panel and inner quarters corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

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

both rear wheel arches badly corroded but no sharp edges yet

rear loading doors not opening from outside but secured closed and checked from interior

Pass 28 Jan 2023 183,012 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 183,007 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 178,625 miles

Offside Front wheelarch / step area corroded

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch area corroded

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both damaged and n/s taped over when tested (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

rear panel and lower quarter areas badly corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Fail 2 Dec 2021 178,606 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side door lower area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure side door front hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage fouling column universal joint fouling fuel pipe / filter in engine bay when turning lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens broken but taped over when tested (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front arch / step area corrode and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch badly corroded

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

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

rear panel and lower quarters areas badly corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 10 Dec 2020 175,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads but not yet to cord

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both lenses damaged and taped over (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

fuel pipes damp at tank area

rear panel badly corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas and tow bar removed

Fail 20 Oct 2020 175,936 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced side door lower sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cable hangers broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads but not yet to cord

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

rear panel badly corroded and holed at both sides but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 15 Aug 2019 173,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front inner wing corroded outwith proscribed area

nearside outer sill corroded outwith proscribed area.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 173,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush of link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door hinge insecure sliding side door lower rollers one insecure one missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush of link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling breather/drain pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod area (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front lower panel corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside sill corroded and holed near lower door runner gear mountings

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both rear lamp clusters damaged and taped over (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

front tyres worn more on outer edges

inner rear panel badly corroded and holed at both sides

Pass 1 Aug 2018 167,190 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 167,187 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shockabsorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x16 (110/108) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 161,521 miles

Bumpers insecure o/s/f & both rear corners

Corrosion rear inner panel out with prescribed areas

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread but not yet to cord

Offside Front Shocker dust seal split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear outer panel corroded & holed but not effecting towbar prescribed area

Oil Leak from engine

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight play on inner steering rack joints

n/s/f mirror loose

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 161,159 miles

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

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

Bumpers insecure o/s/f & both rear corners

Corrosion rear inner panel out with prescribed areas

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread but not yet to cord

Offside Front Shocker dust seal split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear outer panel corroded & holed but not effecting towbar prescribed area

Oil Leak from engine

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight play on inner steering rack joints

n/s/f mirror loose

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 161,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Bumper insecure o/s/f and both rear corners ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between treads but not yet to cord

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear outer panel corroded and holed but not affecting towbar prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 157,817 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 157,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak (sump)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 154,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 154,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 153,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 152,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 150,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre starting to crack between treads

Fail 19 Apr 2012 150,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre starting to crack between treads

Pass 20 Apr 2011 144,147 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 144,147 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 143,962 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Oil leak

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake servo pipe running close to steering u/j

exhaust rear box/tail pipe repaired

front steering rack ends slight play

grease around n/s front outer cv gaiter/area but no sign of split in gaiter

n/s door mirror glass slight damage

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

n/s rear suspension unit damp

o/s headlamp glass slight movement

o/s rear light unit slight damage

o/s wiper blade worn but meets requirements

vehicle has been converted to motor caravan

Pass 26 Feb 2010 142,399 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 142,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 139,226 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 139,226 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 136,033 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 136,033 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 131,783 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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R852 XDA is a 1997 Renault Master in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 R852 XDA, 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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What year was R852 XDA registered?

R852 XDA is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R852 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 XDA shows 37 tests with a 48.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R852 XDA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R852 XDA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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