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R530 VFR

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

242,382 mi
Last recorded242,382 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 VFR
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 242,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 239,063 miles

both rear offside and rear nearside sills starting to corrode

small chip in centre of screen

Fail 9 Jul 2011 239,063 miles

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

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

both rear offside and rear nearside sills starting to corrode

small chip in centre of screen

Pass 6 Jul 2010 235,421 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

sills and chassis corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 235,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded and blowing

sills and chassis corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 228,900 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 228,872 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 224,656 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2007 219,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 214,102 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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R530 VFR is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R530 VFR, 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

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What year was R530 VFR registered?

R530 VFR is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R530 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 VFR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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