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R505 DNG

1998 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,729 mi
Last recorded97,729 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 DNG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cut on inner side wall

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 23 Nov 2015 97,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cut on inner side wall

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,632 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 89,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 83,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre slightly cracked on outer sidewall

n/s rear tyre has a slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front tyre slightly cracked on outer sidewall

n/s rear tyre has a slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,214 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,460 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

Fail 25 Nov 2010 69,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 54,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 54,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 49,317 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 49,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f wheel

high level brake light not working

noisy opperation from rear brakes advise further inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,272 miles

1 nail in o/s/f tyre, 4 nails in n/s/f tyre, 2 nails in o/s/r tyre, 4 nails in n/s/r tyre

front number plate deteriorating

squeeky operation from rear brakes advise further inspection

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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R505 DNG is a 1998 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R505 DNG, 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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R505 DNG is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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