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R449 NRC

1998 Renault Master

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

95,719 mi
Last recorded95,719 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 NRC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 95,719 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 94,997 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 94,996 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,596 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 92,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,406 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 86,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 82,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 78,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2018 75,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 67,347 miles

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

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired and offside (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,655 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,518 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

Offside front tyre slight cracks in tread

Fail 16 Nov 2015 51,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,524 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,813 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,813 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 41,686 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,048 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,044 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 37,831 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,234 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,382 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 28,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R449 NRC is a 1998 Renault Master in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R449 NRC, 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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R449 NRC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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