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R497 NEC

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,234 mi
Last recorded165,234 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 NEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 165,234 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 165,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,058 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 16,058 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,086 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 14,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 146,905 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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R497 NEC is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R497 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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What year was R497 NEC registered?

R497 NEC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R497 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 NEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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