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R741 PCF

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,942 mi
Last recorded197,942 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 PCF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 197,942 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 197,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Lever broken. (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 195,783 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges [ main tread good ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 192,431 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 192,421 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 190,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 186,421 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 186,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 183,022 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 180,396 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 180,357 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 174,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 170,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 12 Feb 2018 170,496 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Nearside handbrake cable poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2017 160,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside handbrake cable poor condition

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 160,373 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside handbrake cable poor condition

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 153,687 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 153,686 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 150,902 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 150,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

bonnet saftey catch not working

Pass 11 Feb 2014 148,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 146,174 miles

nearside front constant velosity joint noisy

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor damp

Fail 21 May 2013 146,169 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front constant velosity joint noisy

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor damp

Pass 16 May 2012 140,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 132,930 miles

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

all tyres heavily perished

nearside front constant velosity joint worn

tow bar corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 128,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 126,815 miles

all tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering rack, nearside

Pass 30 May 2008 125,567 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 125,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 121,138 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear seat belts not three point mounted

Fail 27 Apr 2007 121,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear seat belts not three point mounted

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2006 117,751 miles

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

undertray fitted. †unable to measure brake pads but appear low.

Pass 18 May 2005 109,566 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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R741 PCF is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R741 PCF, 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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R741 PCF is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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