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R896 DHU

1997 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,113 mi
Last recorded125,113 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 DHU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 125,113 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 125,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

corrosion arond rear leaf spring mountings

engine oil plus engine coolant leaks

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 124,548 miles

slight scratching on windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2008 124,034 miles

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

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise when turning.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 122,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

unable to access dip stick to take engine temperature during smoke test

Pass 28 Feb 2006 119,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

altinator belt loose

reverse light out

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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R896 DHU is a 1997 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R896 DHU, 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 R896 DHU registered?

R896 DHU is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R896 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 DHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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