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R48 YTF

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

251,644 mi
Last recorded251,644 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 YTF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 251,644 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wings undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking point undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 245,881 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both front jacking points corroded but not holed

rear spring hangers corroded

sills heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2020 245,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under sills and out riggers coroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 245,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 234,105 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 234,105 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part x2 (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 233,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 227,667 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Spare wheel slightly insecure

nearside washer providing enough fluid at time of test but advise changing the pipe

Fail 15 Aug 2014 227,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers door check strap broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 224,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

sump porus

Pass 28 Aug 2012 218,642 miles

heavy oil/fluid leak from engine area, advise cleaning and checking

Fail 27 Aug 2012 218,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

heavy oil/fluid leak from engine area, advise cleaning and checking

Pass 2 Aug 2011 209,079 miles

HEAVY CREAKING NOISES COMING FROM TOP SUSPENSION ARM INNER BALL JOINTS AT SPRING SEAT AREA - NOT AFFECTING THE STEERING OR BRAKING AT TIME OF MOT TEST

front brake discs heavily worn and brake pad lining low, approx 3mm, advise renewing front brake discs and pads

heavy engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2011 209,079 miles

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

HEAVY CREAKING NOISES COMING FROM TOP SUSPENSION ARM INNER BALL JOINTS AT SPRING SEAT AREA - NOT AFFECTING THE STEERING OR BRAKING AT TIME OF MOT TEST

front brake discs heavily worn and brake pad lining low, approx 3mm, advise renewing front brake discs and pads

heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2010 194,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 181,306 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 181,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 174,823 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2008 174,422 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 158,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 158,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 139,174 miles

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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R48 YTF is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R48 YTF, 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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R48 YTF is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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