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R539 COT

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,411 mi
Last recorded128,411 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 COT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 128,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

damage to windscreen over 10mm just outside zone A and starting to crack

exhaust tail pipe starting to corrode

front brake discs worn close to limit??

front exhaust clamp slightly insecure and exhaust leaking slightly

no clutch pedal pad fitted

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

offside steering rack gaiter starting to deteriorate

offside wiper blade slightly damaged

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside rear light lens and reflector

Pass 25 Feb 2008 122,248 miles

damage to windscreen just outside zone A over 10mm (starting to crack towards zone A)

front brake discs getting low

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

offside steering rack gaiter starting to perish

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Feb 2008 122,167 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to windscreen just outside zone A over 10mm (starting to crack towards zone A)

front brake discs look low? (advise they are checked with wheels removed)

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

offside steering rack gaiter starting to perish

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2007 110,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 110,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 92,171 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked o/s headlight lens badly cracked advise replacing

Pass 9 Feb 2006 92,171 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked o/s headlight lens badly cracked advise replacing

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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R539 COT is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R539 COT, 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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R539 COT is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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