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R458 PHC

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,209 mi
Last recorded86,209 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 PHC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,209 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,182 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,182 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 8,033 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,084 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 74,082 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 74,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,969 miles

4th rear seat frame bolt not fully tight

Fail 22 Jan 2010 66,965 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

4th rear seat frame bolt not fully tight

Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,480 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 58,478 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Lower Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,709 miles

N/s rearview mirror incorrect

Pass 6 Jan 2006 40,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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R458 PHC is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R458 PHC, 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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R458 PHC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R458 PHC safe to buy?

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