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R89 TSR

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,144 mi
Last recorded140,144 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 TSR
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 140,144 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 139,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 139,003 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 138,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 137,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 134,935 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 128,985 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 128,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 126,007 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust support rubbers perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,687 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 125,683 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

bwl on

seat cusion torn

Fail 23 Mar 2015 125,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers seat cusion damaged

under tray insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2013 118,881 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2013 118,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wipers torn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,446 miles

nsr tyre craced and perished and worn close to legal limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 118,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr tyre craced and perished and worn close to legal limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2008 118,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F Mirror glass damaged , not affecting view to rear

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2008 118,387 miles

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

O/S/F Mirror glass damaged , not affecting view to rear

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 114,255 miles

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

various tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2006 109,099 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 109,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R89 TSR is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R89 TSR, 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 R89 TSR registered?

R89 TSR is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R89 TSR safe to buy?

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