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M897 LPC

1995 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault Master112,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 LPC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 134,409 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 134,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 133,414 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 133,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 133,229 miles

Coolant low level

Front Bonnet retained by elasticated rope

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both forward spring hangers, (Vehicle body) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 133,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Coolant low level

Front Bonnet retained by elasticated rope

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both forward spring hangers, (Vehicle body) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 131,097 miles

Central Front Bonnet rope down

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

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Spring hanger corroded

Offside Rear Spring hanger corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 131,097 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Bonnet rope down

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

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Spring hanger corroded

Offside Rear Spring hanger corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 126,729 miles

Small coolant leak from radiator

both inner track control arms worn

engine oil leak

front brake pads quite low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

stiff to get into gear

Fail 28 Mar 2019 126,723 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

difficult to select gear

Pass 18 Apr 2018 122,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 116,082 miles

Nearside Front washer poor

Offside Rear slight bind from brake

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 115,997 miles

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

Nearside Front washer poor

Offside Rear slight bind from brake

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 114,464 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 112,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,064 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 111,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,504 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 106,155 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 106,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 107,906 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 107,096 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

various oil leaks around engine

Pass 27 Feb 2008 106,029 miles

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

oil leaks from engine

Pass 28 Feb 2007 104,298 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 104,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 100,500 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 100,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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M897 LPC is a 1995 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1995 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 112,071 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 M897 LPC, 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 31 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M897 LPC is a 1995 Renault Master, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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