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R712 GBX

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,151 mi
Last recorded79,151 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 79,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,127 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on both front wheel arches

corrosion on under body

light binding both front brakes

perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 19 Jun 2017 79,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on both front wheel arches

corrosion on under body

light binding both front brakes

perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 14 Nov 2014 79,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

perishing on right hand rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,749 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2013 78,749 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 31 May 2012 78,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake servo hose damaged

corrosion on front and rear under frame

imbalance in front service brake

l/h door mirror damaged

poor r/h dip light pattern

Pass 31 May 2012 78,423 miles

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

brake servo hose damaged

corrosion on front and rear under frame

imbalance in front service brake

l/h door mirror damaged

poor r/h dip light pattern

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,181 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1. l/h mirror glass damaged. 2. poor l/h diplight patern .3. light corrosion on under frame and chassis. 4.light corrosion on l/h front brake disc.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,275 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 70,061 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,155 miles

all seat belts slow retracting

Fail 6 Feb 2008 63,142 miles

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

all seat belts slow retracting

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,763 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,006 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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R712 GBX is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R712 GBX, 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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R712 GBX is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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