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R657 BBP

1998 Renault Master

Cream Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,986 mi
Last recorded182,986 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 BBP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 182,986 miles

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

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 182,075 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 182,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 180,692 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 180,638 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 180,363 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 180,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 179,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 179,097 miles

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

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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R657 BBP is a 1998 Renault Master in Cream with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R657 BBP, 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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R657 BBP is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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