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R871 GNK

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,489 mi
Last recorded90,489 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 GNK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jan 2011 90,489 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,045 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 90,041 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 84,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 84,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 81,398 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 81,398 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 78,432 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 78,432 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 67,587 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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R871 GNK is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R871 GNK, 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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R871 GNK is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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