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R56 MAF

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,493 mi
Last recorded100,493 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 MAF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 100,493 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 95,857 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 81% OSR slow & NSR grabbing (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake hoses insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,154 miles

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,137 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket insecure corroded (3.6.B.4a)

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

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,810 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 182,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 82,665 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,642 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,130 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside front tyres very perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,145 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,745 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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R56 MAF is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R56 MAF, 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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R56 MAF is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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