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A5 LCY

1998 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,855 mi
Last recorded131,855 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LCY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 131,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion n/s inner & outer sill

corrosion n/s inner & outer sill

corrosion o/s inner & outer sill

Fail 16 Nov 2017 131,855 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion n/s inner & outer sill

corrosion n/s inner & outer sill

corrosion o/s inner & outer sill

Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2016 127,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 122,815 miles

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

Nearside Front noisy

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

rear towplug not working

Fail 19 Nov 2015 122,815 miles

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

Nearside Front noisy

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

rear towplug not working

Pass 20 May 2014 116,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded, not in prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2014 116,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front tyre perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded, not in prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 17 May 2013 111,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded in places

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S Outer sill member corroded

O/S/F Indicator slightly damaged

O/S/F Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight play in steering

Slight surface corrosion on underside of van

Surface corrosion on front suspension

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 17 May 2013 111,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded in places

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S Outer sill member corroded

O/S/F Indicator slightly damaged

O/S/F Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in steering

Slight surface corrosion on underside of van

Surface corrosion on front suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2012 105,559 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracking

o/s/r wheel slightly damaged

slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Apr 2012 105,559 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracking

o/s/r wheel slightly damaged

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Apr 2011 100,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 98,194 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,077 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 90,077 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 86,309 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 79,303 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 79,300 miles

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

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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A5 LCY is a 1998 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 124,820 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 A5 LCY, 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 28 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 LCY is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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