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R356 KAB

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,640 mi
Last recorded159,640 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 KAB
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 159,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers interior door handle insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 152,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 144,123 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 140,842 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 140,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 138,872 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 138,870 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,584 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 134,583 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 133,363 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 133,363 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 130,559 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 130,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 127,898 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 127,898 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R356 KAB is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R356 KAB, 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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R356 KAB is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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