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R603 GDL

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 GDL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2015 119,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside INNER SILL CORRODED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 111,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,307 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 109,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2012 107,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 105,312 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 105,297 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 104,957 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 104,772 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 104,772 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2007 102,600 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 102,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,580 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 97,065 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R603 GDL is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R603 GDL, 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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What year was R603 GDL registered?

R603 GDL is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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