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R146 FDA

1998 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

77,455 mi
Last recorded77,455 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 FDA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,455 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,187 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,124 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2022 76,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2021 73,432 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody repairs/prescribed area/s covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2021 73,429 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody repairs/prescribed area/s covered in underseal

Fail 5 Jun 2021 73,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step behind door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis outrigger x2 chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various chassis and suspension components corroded but not holed or weakened

Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,162 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Nov 2018 72,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill -as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under side, body and paneling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sill badly corroded.

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

suspension bushes perished throughout.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,535 miles

Offside Front tyre has age related side wall cracks

front brakes have 26% imbalance

Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,235 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion patch repairs/underseal (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting patch repairs/underseal (6.6.6)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 70,235 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working intermittent (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure outer glass (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure outer glass (1.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shaft mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort lower effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner back lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill/chassis end (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner back lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis plates/repairs (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis repairs/plating (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner reflector (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 69,746 miles

Battery insecure front nearside (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing FOOT BRAKE (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. ADJUSTEMENT LEVER (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp insecure NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER GLASS LOOSE (1.7.3)

Headlamp insecure OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER GLASS LOOSE (1.7.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS (DANGEROUS) AT REAR SPRING MOUNT (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR (DANGEROUS) AT REAR SPRING MOUNT. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE INNER REFLECTOR (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OFFSIDE INNER REFLECTOR (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,650 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 66,613 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,790 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,790 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,199 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 65,668 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,115 miles

ADVISE; Nearside door mirror glass broken.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 65,115 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE; Nearside door mirror glass broken.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,527 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R146 FDA is a 1998 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R146 FDA, 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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R146 FDA is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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