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R145 SFJ

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,120 mi
Last recorded183,120 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 SFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 183,120 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear body sharp edges repaired with tape

offside and nearside rear spring mounts- surface corrosion

rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2008 183,086 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 May 2007 176,520 miles

damage to drivers seat belt stalk

damage to front grill

front number plate repaired with tape

offside front wheel bearing worn

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 4 May 2007 176,503 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to drivers seat belt stalk mechanism

damage to front grill

front no. plate repaired with tape

o/s/f w/bearing worn

Pass 6 Apr 2006 172,017 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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R145 SFJ is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R145 SFJ, 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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What year was R145 SFJ registered?

R145 SFJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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