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R955 XKX

1997 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

153,155 mi
Last recorded153,155 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 XKX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 153,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,848 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 152,833 miles

Fuel hose leaking At fuel tank wrapped in tape (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH, MARKED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SPRING HANGER, MARKED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 152,310 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 152,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 151,627 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

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

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside front to rear inner sill corroded

various parts of chassis corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 150,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is slight corroded spring rear hanger mounting

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine oil leak

fuel pipe from fuel tank slight leaking

jet wash not spraying enough water

nearside front wheel bearing slight rough when rotating

Fail 23 Oct 2017 150,604 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring rear hanger mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 149,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Note: Engine oil leak.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 149,571 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Note: Engine oil leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 148,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 148,413 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 148,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 147,945 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 146,435 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s and o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2012 145,039 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 142,873 miles

body starting to corrode around rear spring hangers and front wing door step both sides

Fail 31 Jan 2011 142,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body starting to corrode around rear spring hangers and front wing door step both sides

Pass 26 Jan 2010 141,488 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s wheel arch corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jan 2009 139,846 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 139,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 137,310 miles

slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 31 Jan 2007 135,981 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

front indicators faded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 30 Jan 2007 135,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front indicators faded

surface rust on exhaust

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

Pass 1 Mar 2006 128,800 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 128,796 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 126,534 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

water leak from engine when running

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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R955 XKX is a 1997 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R955 XKX, 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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R955 XKX is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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