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R890 HTG

1998 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,828 mi
Last recorded204,828 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 HTG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 204,828 miles

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

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

corroded throughout

Fail 10 Nov 2014 204,825 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corroded throughout

Pass 12 Aug 2013 196,742 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both cills corroded

corrosian starting throughout

Fail 2 Aug 2012 193,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

center exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f sill

Pass 2 Aug 2012 193,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

center exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f sill

Pass 4 Aug 2011 190,560 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

advie surface corrosian throughout

advise inner wings coroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 190,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

advie surface corrosian throughout

advise inner wings coroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 187,757 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

advise surface corrosian starting

Fail 6 Jul 2010 187,725 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

advise surface corrosian starting

Pass 27 May 2009 185,534 miles

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise hand brake

surface corrosian satarting

Fail 22 May 2009 185,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise hand brake

surface corrosian satarting

Pass 7 Apr 2008 181,872 miles

surface corroosian inner wings and rear spring hangers

Fail 27 Mar 2008 181,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface corroosian inner wings and rear spring hangers

Pass 12 Feb 2007 173,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise hand brake travel

advise wippers worn

surface corrosian under bonnet and rear spring hangers

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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R890 HTG is a 1998 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,499cc 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 R890 HTG, 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 R890 HTG registered?

R890 HTG is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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