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R803 FGV

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

224,929 mi
Last recorded224,929 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 FGV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 224,929 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 224,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 219,866 miles

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

o/s/f track rod arm has slight play...

o/s/r lamp assembly cracked...

Pass 28 May 2012 219,866 miles

o/s/f track rod arm has slight play...

o/s/r lamp assembly cracked...

Pass 13 Jun 2011 213,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 206,550 miles

corrosion on o/s body sill

most of chassis corroded

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush worn

scratch on screen

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 8 Jun 2010 206,477 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on o/s body sill

most of chassis corroded

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush worn

scratch on screen

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2009 201,360 miles

Oil leak

coolant level low

Fail 21 May 2009 201,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake slightly lower effort than n/s/r

Pass 16 Jun 2008 197,387 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 197,387 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre valve perished

unable to open rear doors

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,388 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 187,390 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 187,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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R803 FGV is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R803 FGV, 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 R803 FGV registered?

R803 FGV is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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