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R53 NPC

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

130,141 mi
Last recorded130,141 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 NPC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,141 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

vehicle generally corroded front to rear

Fail 21 Feb 2018 130,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

vehicle generally corroded front to rear

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,618 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill holed outside of 30 cms

Nearside mid section of sill corroded to excess !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Offside Front lower sill corroded to excess !!!!!!!!

big oil leak

offside front mud flap missing

outer rear sills corroded not structural

Fail 1 Mar 2017 126,555 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward mounting sill inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner sill holed outside of 30 cms

Nearside mid section of sill corroded to excess !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Offside Front lower sill corroded to excess !!!!!!!!

big oil leak

offside front mud flap missing

outer rear sills corroded not structural

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill corroded to excess

Offside Front sill corroded to excess

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaking

Fail 29 Feb 2016 122,551 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x two areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill corroded to excess

Offside Front sill corroded to excess

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 118,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear spring hanger brackets corroded

hi level stop lamp inop

nearside front head lamp slightly insecure

nearside rear floor holed

nearside sill holed

offside front sill lower b/post holed

offside rear sill corroded

oil leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2015 118,334 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear spring hanger brackets corroded

hi level stop lamp inop

nearside front head lamp slightly insecure

nearside rear floor holed

nearside sill holed

offside front sill lower b/post holed

offside rear sill corroded

oil leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2014 112,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front head lamp slightly insecure

offside and nearside rear spring hanger brackets corroded

offside front and nearside front sills corroded to excess and areas missing

Fail 25 Feb 2014 112,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front head lamp slightly insecure

offside and nearside rear spring hanger brackets corroded

offside front and nearside front sills corroded to excess and areas missing

rear brakes are grabbing !!!

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,493 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear lens damaged

offside and nearside outer front sills corroded to excess !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

offside and nearside rear spring hanger brackets corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,160 miles

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

offside and nearside front sills corroded to excess

Fail 6 Mar 2012 107,151 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside and nearside front sills corroded to excess

Pass 17 Mar 2011 105,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

high level stop not working

o/s and n/s front sills corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 105,130 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

high level stop not working

o/s and n/s front sills corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 101,690 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 101,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

excessive oil leak

o/s/f n/s/f sills corroded

o/s/r brake performance slightly down

rear brakes have some imbalance

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,988 miles

n/s sill corroded

possible diesel leak from pump area ?????

Fail 11 Mar 2009 97,988 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s sill corroded

possible diesel leak from pump area ?????

Pass 12 Mar 2008 94,902 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 94,899 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2007 94,679 miles

damage too windscreen - offside lower corner

small hole in nearside front outer c.v.gaiter

Pass 22 May 2006 91,959 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 91,953 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

grease around nearisde c.v boot

offside lower swivel slightly seated incorrectly

screen damage

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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R53 NPC is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R53 NPC, 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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R53 NPC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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