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R308 COT

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

153,798 mi
Last recorded153,798 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 COT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 153,798 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

coolant level low

play in drivers seat

rear nearside lamp damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2016 153,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis near leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion both front outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

coolant level low

play in drivers seat

rear nearside lamp damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2015 146,984 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 146,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cannot open rear doors

cannot open side door

Pass 14 Aug 2014 139,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 139,388 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 131,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 131,980 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 126,072 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Washers poor Wipers worn.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 126,062 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Washers poor Wipers worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 118,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 118,170 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 113,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 113,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 106,011 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 106,011 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 100,898 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 100,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 93,824 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 86,582 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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R308 COT is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R308 COT, 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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R308 COT is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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