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R439 MEC

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

128,992 mi
Last recorded128,992 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 MEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 128,992 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edge

engine oil leak

slight corrosion around rear cross member

slight play in O/S/F steering rack

Pass 25 May 2021 153,840 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 153,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspensoin mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 152,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 151,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 150,880 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2016 150,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Nearside inner/outer sill corroded

bonnet catch faulty

exhaust tailpipe damaged

oil leak sump

Pass 12 Aug 2014 145,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill/step corroded

o/s outer sill/step corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 145,843 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 143,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear mount has temporary repair

o/s outer sill/step corroded/holed

Pass 18 Jul 2013 143,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear mount has temporary repair

o/s outer sill/step corroded/holed

Pass 27 Jul 2012 137,925 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front sub frame and rear axle slightly corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

tow bar bracket slightly vcorroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 137,925 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front sub frame and rear axle slightly corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

tow bar bracket slightly vcorroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 134,645 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all exhaust rubber mounts detiorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front jacking point damaged and corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 134,645 miles

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

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all exhaust rubber mounts detiorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front jacking point damaged and corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 130,099 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 130,099 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

o/s n/s sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 126,483 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Jul 2009 126,483 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to o/s sill area

rear exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 24 Jul 2008 126,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 126,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 116,287 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 116,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 112,885 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 112,855 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R439 MEC is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R439 MEC, 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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R439 MEC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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