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R961 FGP

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,817 mi
Last recorded39,817 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 FGP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 39,817 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing middle seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lamp inop

slight play in steering

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,614 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 38,891 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,312 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,957 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 37,957 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,345 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,304 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,223 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,105 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,821 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,421 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 35,255 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 34,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,286 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 32,286 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R961 FGP is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R961 FGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R961 FGP registered?

R961 FGP is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R961 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 FGP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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