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R725 RRY

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

169,493 mi
Last recorded169,493 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 RRY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 May 2021 169,493 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner door handle damaged but still useable

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 168,909 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 15 May 2020 168,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 167,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2019 167,166 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury behind drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

windscreen has small chips

Pass 9 Feb 2018 166,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box clamps (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower joint (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both cab steps corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 166,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box clamps (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower joint (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both cab steps corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 165,319 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside step corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 165,317 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside step corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 162,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamps loose

oil leaks from engine

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Jan 2016 162,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside rear (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamps loose

oil leaks from engine

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Jan 2015 161,293 miles

Corrosion to OS and NS outer rear sills (not structural) temporary repair to cover sharp edges on NSR outer sill

Drivers seat cushion damaged

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 161,292 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Corrosion to OS and NS outer rear sills (not structural) temporary repair to cover sharp edges on NSR outer sill

Drivers seat cushion damaged

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 156,593 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 150,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 143,093 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 135,051 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 134,957 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 127,962 miles

Oil leak

center stop light damaged but light showing red light

n/s/f top ball joint boot split

Fail 8 Aug 2009 127,923 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

center stop light damaged but light showing red light

n/s/f top ball joint boot split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 118,799 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 118,783 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 110,221 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 100,963 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 100,953 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 100,938 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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R725 RRY is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R725 RRY, 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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R725 RRY is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R725 RRY shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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