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R430 ORU

1998 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

107,135 mi
Last recorded107,135 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 ORU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 107,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 107,120 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer sill and b post just outside prescribed area

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,994 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

hand brake travel

Fail 25 Feb 2022 105,983 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 104,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,327 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,372 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 99,426 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,563 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 97,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,579 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 96,579 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,182 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 93,182 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 90,464 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 90,464 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 89,255 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,314 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 86,314 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 855,537 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 85,517 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,465 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 84,437 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,970 miles

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

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

Slight bind on offside rear brake

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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R430 ORU is a 1998 Renault Master in Green with a 2,799cc 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 R430 ORU, 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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R430 ORU is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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