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R886 VLE

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,102 mi
Last recorded121,102 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,102 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 120,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise offside and nearside front floor areas starting too corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres several cuts in tread not exposing cord at test

advise front number plate cracked

advise nearside handbrake slightly down on performance may need attention soon

advise slight crack offside rear light

advise slight split nearside wiper may need attention soon

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,859 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slight wearing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing cuts in tread and wearing down 2mm

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 79,314 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,024 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,024 miles

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

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 2 May 2008 67,863 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2008 67,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,750 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 63,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,318 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 54,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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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R886 VLE is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R886 VLE, 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 R886 VLE registered?

R886 VLE is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R886 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 VLE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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