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R499 NEC

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,469 mi
Last recorded191,469 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 NEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2014 191,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

nearside innertrackrod slight play

offside inner trackrod slight play

offside rear tyre perrished

rear anti roll bar corroded

various corrioson

Pass 17 Jun 2013 189,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre seatbelt damaged

corrosion to os and ns outer sills

corrosion to os ns inner sills

engine oil leak

ns os outer sills poorly repaired

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 189,930 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre seatbelt damaged

corrosion to os and ns outer sills

corrosion to os ns inner sills

engine oil leak

ns os outer sills poorly repaired

rear exhaust mount broken and temp repair

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 187,662 miles

offside door mirror deteriorated

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

considerable repair to exhaust

damaged sills corroded/ repaired with filler etc

knock from front suspension ( possibly knuckle joints )

nearside doorstep corroded

slight play in both bottom swivels

slight play in steering rack

some play in deteriorating rear anti roll bar outer mountings

washers could be better

Fail 6 Feb 2012 187,639 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

considerable repair to exhaust

damaged sills corroded / repaired with filler etc

knock from front suspension ( possibly knuckle joints)

nearside doorstep corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside door mirror deteriorating

slight play in both bottom swivels

slight play in steering rack

some corrosion under vehicle

some play in deteriorating rear anti roll bar outer mountings

washers could be better

Fail 1 Feb 2012 187,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 187,599 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake discs badly worn

centre stop lamp inoperative

considerable knock from steering/suspension

fuel smell from vehicle

offside mirror could be better

power steering pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

rear no. plate deteriorated

rear reflectors damaged

sills etc corroded / repaired with filler / damaged etc.

some play in both bottom swivels

some play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2010 183,952 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust tail corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2010 183,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust tail corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2009 189,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 168,945 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 168,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2007 152,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 132,118 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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R499 NEC 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 50%.

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 R499 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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R499 NEC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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