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J70 HPJ

1998 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,980 mi
Last recorded111,980 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 HPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 111,980 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 111,975 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,398 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear of the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear of the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 111,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill. Repair plate rivetted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear of the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear of the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,524 miles

Nearside sill corroding

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside centre sill area corroded

both sills and under vehicle sills over plated, painted previously repaired.

park brake low effort - minimum required efficiency met - system may need adjustment/repair

Pass 15 Jan 2020 110,266 miles

Front sub frame corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2020 110,266 miles

Front sub frame corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,029 miles

O/S/F Jacking point area corroded.

Slight wear/play O/S/F wheel bearing.

Coolant leak.

Front sub frame corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,340 miles

various under body and chassis corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2018 109,332 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

various under body and chassis corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2017 108,271 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 108,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outertyrewallbadlycracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes going to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outertyrewallbadlycracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall badly cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outertyrewallbadlycracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,937 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,921 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 107,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 10,720 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 10,529 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 105,252 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 102,460 miles

off side front tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2007 95,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 90,215 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 90,205 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2005 85,875 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 85,859 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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J70 HPJ is a 1998 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J70 HPJ, 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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J70 HPJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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