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R131 DNV

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 DNV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner d bush

Offside Inner sill coroded

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 89,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner d bush play

Offside Inner centre sill corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

passenger seats missing at time of test

wiper blades slightly split

Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,922 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front shocker soft

Offside steering rack play

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 5 May 2015 84,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r footbrake just within limits

rear brake balance just met

Fail 20 Apr 2015 84,494 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 82,847 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished

strut tops tight

Fail 22 May 2014 82,845 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2013 79,240 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,985 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in side wall

Fail 17 Jun 2011 68,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,421 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 68,417 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,389 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 61,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,352 miles

10 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,086 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 47,996 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 47,973 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

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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R131 DNV is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R131 DNV, 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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R131 DNV is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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