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R508 VLA

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,995 mi
Last recorded190,995 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2010 190,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 190,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 178,629 miles

both bottom ball joints worn

both front discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2009 178,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both bottom ball joints worn

both front discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 147,627 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 129,208 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 128,867 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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R508 VLA is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R508 VLA, 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 R508 VLA registered?

R508 VLA is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R508 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 VLA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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