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R831 JSG

1998 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

84,427 mi
Last recorded84,427 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 JSG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,427 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,374 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 79,362 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 73,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 73,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innersill/to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 68,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 62,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 49,406 miles

Offside Front hole in sil caused by corrosion

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 49,403 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front hole in sil caused by corrosion

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed can't be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,179 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 49,176 miles

Central Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage stop light lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Central brake light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,681 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 1 Jun 2016 48,676 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (195/70/15 s (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre stop light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2015 47,914 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,859 miles

centre rear stop light not working

nearside front door lock button falling down and locking when door shut

Fail 19 May 2014 45,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear stop light not working

nearside front door lock button falling down and locking when door shut

Pass 22 May 2013 40,722 miles

nail in offside front tyre (20 to)

Fail 22 May 2013 40,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside front tyre (20 to)

Pass 3 May 2012 39,370 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,870 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheelarch corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 21 Apr 2011 38,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheelarch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,031 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,663 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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R831 JSG is a 1998 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 R831 JSG, 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 R831 JSG registered?

R831 JSG is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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