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R558 GLG

1998 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,779 mi
Last recorded175,779 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 GLG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 175,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has parts of system corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S sill corroded but not within any prescribed area

O/S sill corroded but not within any prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 171,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 171,800 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 167,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 162,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 157,530 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 157,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 152,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 152,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 14,728 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 147,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 140,943 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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R558 GLG is a 1998 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R558 GLG, 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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R558 GLG is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R558 GLG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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