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R960 CNG

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,617 mi
Last recorded159,617 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 CNG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 159,617 miles

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

Nearside rear inner sill covered with bodyfiller

Nearside rear outer sill covered with sealant and traces of bodyfiller

Offside outer sill covered with bodyfiller and sealant

Offside tail light has tape on it but not obscuring any light source

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 159,617 miles

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

Nearside rear inner sill covered with bodyfiller

Nearside rear outer sill covered with sealant and traces of bodyfiller

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside outer sill covered with bodyfiller and sealant

Offside tail light has tape on it but not obscuring any light source

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 155,435 miles

Front grill has tape on it

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear light unit has tape on it

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 155,435 miles

Front grill has tape on it

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear light unit has tape on it

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 154,708 miles

offside rear light slightly damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2014 154,703 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside rear light slightly damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2013 153,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 153,353 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 153,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 152,527 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 152,527 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 150,634 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 150,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 145,472 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 148,472 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 144,432 miles

slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2008 144,432 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2007 138,361 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 132,067 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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R960 CNG is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R960 CNG, 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 R960 CNG registered?

R960 CNG is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R960 CNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 CNG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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