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R420 VRM

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

226,501 mi
Last recorded226,501 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 VRM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 226,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 219,440 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 212,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 204,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 190,962 miles

corrosion on both side panels

oil leak from bottom of engine

Pass 2 Apr 2008 177,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 165,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 140,292 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 140,292 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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R420 VRM is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R420 VRM, 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 R420 VRM registered?

R420 VRM is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R420 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 VRM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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