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R516 EAR

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

191,999 mi
Last recorded191,999 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 EAR
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 191,999 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 191,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT JUDDER AT FRONT BRAKES

steering rack has slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2007 191,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 178,801 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 178,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 27 Jun 2006 178,298 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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R516 EAR is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R516 EAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R516 EAR?

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What year was R516 EAR registered?

R516 EAR is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R516 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 EAR shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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