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R426 NLJ

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,247 mi
Last recorded20,247 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 NLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 20,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion complete underside weak plates welded /undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play drag link

Fail 20 Jul 2017 202,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Additional braking device component damaged compensator load sensor arm corroded and snapped (3.6.I.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion middle area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 199,048 miles

underside welded but weak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 199,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

underside welded but weak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 195,013 miles

extensive welding inner outersills also underside body underside weak

near side wiper split end

Pass 9 Jul 2014 192,560 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 192,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 189,193 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 189,193 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 186,381 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 186,355 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2011 186,791 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 186,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 177,132 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in nearside en d of steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2009 174,356 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 174,356 miles

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

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

Corrosion on both inner sills

Exhaust mountings splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2008 174,072 miles

both sill edges starting to corrode

Fail 3 Mar 2008 174,072 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both sill edges starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2007 170,848 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 160,916 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 160,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R426 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R426 NLJ, 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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R426 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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