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R879 EHJ

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,379 mi
Last recorded181,379 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 EHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 181,379 miles

stone chip in o/s off screen on limit

Fail 11 Apr 2013 181,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stone chip in o/s off screen on limit

Pass 5 Apr 2012 180,320 miles

n/s/r foot and hand performance low compared to o/s/r

steering rack wet at o/s, possible leak but no drip during test

towbar is very corroded/becomming week

Fail 3 Apr 2012 180,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r foot and hand performance low compared to o/s/r

steering rack wet at o/s, possible leak but no drip during test

towbar is very corroded/becomming week

Pass 9 Apr 2011 177,845 miles

front brake pipes starting to rust

steering rack damp, possible leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 177,843 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pipes starting to rust

steering rack damp, possible leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 174,559 miles

exhaust blow from top of joint behind cat

Pass 1 Apr 2009 169,705 miles

steering rack very wet with pas oil but no drips

Fail 25 Mar 2009 169,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack very wet with pas oil but no drips

Pass 18 Mar 2008 164,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 164,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 162,579 miles

nearside rear antiroll bar bush worn

slight engine oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Feb 2006 155,628 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 155,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear 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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R879 EHJ is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,799cc 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 R879 EHJ, 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 R879 EHJ registered?

R879 EHJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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