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BS 6201

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,265 mi
Last recorded79,265 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 6201
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 79,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,907 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,992 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,118 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,146 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,379 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,938 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 67,325 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 67,325 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 66,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 66,070 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,333 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 64,333 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,586 miles

all four tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

both outer cv gaiters slighly insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,941 miles

both front tyre side walls slightly perished

both outer cv gaiters slightly weeping grease

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,515 miles

both outer cv gaiters weeping grease

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,491 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 56,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,061 miles

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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BS 6201 is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 BS 6201, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BS 6201?

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What year was BS 6201 registered?

BS 6201 is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is BS 6201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 6201 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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