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R891 VLE

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,877 mi
Last recorded111,877 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,877 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,842 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 111,607 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 111,597 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 111,474 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 111,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 111,152 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 111,152 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 111,131 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,214 miles

o/s inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,310 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,333 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside inner drop sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

offside floor slightly corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,307 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,398 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 103,977 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 103,977 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,770 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 102,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 98,503 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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R891 VLE is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R891 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 R891 VLE registered?

R891 VLE is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R891 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 VLE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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