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R317 OAY

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

110,151 mi
Last recorded110,151 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 OAY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,151 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 110,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,419 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion around drivers door

Fail 14 Jul 2020 102,378 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion around drivers door

Pass 9 May 2019 99,907 miles

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

drivers door skin at hinge areas damaged

o/s/f brake disc outer surface heavily corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 99,860 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r and n/s/r leaf spring rear mount brackets heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

drivers door skin at hinge areas damaged

o/s/f brake disc outer surface heavily corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,092 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 24 Apr 2018 97,054 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2017 94,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak ()

offside front brake disc outer surface corroded

offside front outer sill corroded/holed

Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking from hub (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak ()

offside front brake disc outer surface corroded

offside front outer sill corroded/holed

Pass 3 May 2016 91,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2015 88,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2014 86,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,177 miles

Oil leak

brake peddle rubber worn

Fail 17 Apr 2013 84,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Oil leak

brake peddle rubber worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,452 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose clamp missing

Fail 24 Apr 2012 80,448 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f brake flexi hose clamp missing

Pass 11 May 2011 76,259 miles

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 May 2011 76,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2010 71,596 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 May 2010 71,596 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2009 65,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 60,237 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 1 May 2007 53,851 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 47,710 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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R317 OAY is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R317 OAY, 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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R317 OAY is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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