1997 Renault Master 2.5L Diesel · R678 AEC
1997 Renault Master (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/10/1997. Recorded mileage 88,606 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MASTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2499cc
R678 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2026
- 88,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R678 AEC Mileage History
- 06/04/202386,406 mi
- 15/04/202487,275 mi+869 mi
- 23/04/202587,944 mi+669 mi
- 11/07/202587,953 mi+9 mi
- 08/07/202688,606 mi+653 mi
Average of roughly 676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R678 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Master (R678 AEC) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/”; “Seat belt missing center front (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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