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R490 NEC

1998 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,093 mi
Last recorded188,093 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 NEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 188,093 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 188,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 188,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 183,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 182,937 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 182,919 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 181,989 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKES NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS.

LAST YEARS WELDING REPAIRS RUSTING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 181,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLE BULB IN WRONG. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure OSR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE SECURING DEVICE MISSING. (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING CORDS ON INNER EDGE.(225-70X15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT & REAR BRAKES NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS.

FUEL TANK STRAPS HEAVILY CORRODING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

LAST YEARS WELDING REPAIRS RUSTING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 181,400 miles

ADVISE COULDN'T SEE FRONT BRAKES WITH WHEELS ON.

ADVISE WELDING REPAIRS ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS. ADVISE VARIOUS PARTS OF UNDER BODY DETERIORATING. ADVISE SOME MORE PROTECTION.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSE TO REAR AXLE INSECURE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P

Fail 1 Feb 2019 181,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NSF HEAD LIGHT FULL OF CONDENSATION. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side SUSPECT HAND BRAKE CABLE HAS SNAPPED. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% NSR BRAKE =240 OSR BRAKE =440 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE COULDN'T SEE FRONT BRAKES WITH WHEELS ON.

ADVISE WELDING REPAIRS ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS. ADVISE VARIOUS PARTS OF UNDER BODY DETERIORATING. ADVISE SOME MORE PROTECTION.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSE TO REAR AXLE INSECURE,ADVISE SECURE A.S.A.P

Pass 2 Jan 2018 180,241 miles

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED & GETTING THIN.

CORROSION IN BODY AWAY FROM PRESCRIBED AREAS.

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED & GETTING THIN.

NSR TOP OF BODY SIDE LIGHT IN-OP

OIL LEAK & COOLANT LEAK.

OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT HAS NOT GONE THROUGH.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 180,241 miles

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED & GETTING THIN.

CORROSION IN BODY AWAY FROM PRESCRIBED AREAS.

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED & GETTING THIN.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR TOP OF BODY SIDE LIGHT IN-OP

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

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

OIL LEAK & COOLANT LEAK.

OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT HAS NOT GONE THROUGH.

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 180,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED & GETTING THIN.

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

INDICATOR FLASHING QUICKER THAN NORMAL OSF.

OIL LEAK & COOLANT LEAK.

OSF SILL CORRODED BUT HAS NOT GONE THROUGH.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 178,780 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 176,967 miles

corrosion and slight blows in exhaust

corrosion in body ,away from all prescribed areas

corrosion in rear brake pipes,advise renewing (limited vision on exact condition)

handbrake effiency near the limit

welding repairs effected from inside vehicle,limited vision

Pass 20 Mar 2015 175,732 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrion to rear brake pipes

general underside corrosion to body/chassis

Pass 20 Mar 2014 173,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion to centre body

lower body in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2014 173,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

uderside body/chassis in poor condition/ corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2013 170,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering rack has play

Fail 21 Jan 2013 170,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering rack has play

Pass 15 Mar 2012 165,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 165,698 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,289 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 30,289 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front jacking points corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 155,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

miosture in o/s/f headlamp

o/s/f top and bottom jionts dust boots split

Fail 10 May 2010 155,198 miles

miosture in o/s/f headlamp

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f top and bottom jionts dust boots split

Pass 6 May 2009 149,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 142,153 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 142,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2007 136,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 136,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 130,957 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 130,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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R490 NEC is a 1998 Renault Master in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R490 NEC, 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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R490 NEC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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