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R340 GTU

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,223 mi
Last recorded179,223 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 GTU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2012 179,223 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2011 176,105 miles

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

front disks worn + corroded

nearside rear inner + outer sills affected by corrosion

offside full length inner+ outer sills affected by corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2011 176,105 miles

front disks worn + corroded

nearside rear inner + outer sills affected by corrosion

offside full length inner+ outer sills affected by corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2010 173,535 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 173,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 169,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 166,301 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2008 166,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2007 162,592 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 162,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 158,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R340 GTU is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R340 GTU, 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 R340 GTU registered?

R340 GTU is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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