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R131 VLC

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,832 mi
Last recorded170,832 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 VLC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 170,832 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 170,822 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 165,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust loose but fully surported

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2014 165,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system loose but fully supported

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 10 Jul 2013 160,878 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 160,872 miles

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

Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R brake binding

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 156,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 153,122 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 142,256 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 142,255 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 131,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 118,870 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 103,373 miles

centre stop lamp not connected

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 VLC is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R131 VLC, 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 VLC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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