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R976 BRJ

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 BRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 96,094 miles

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 94,218 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both offside front ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,926 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,464 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,827 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,753 miles

advise on cracked rear lamp lense.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise on cracked rear lamp lense.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,004 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 82,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 77,645 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 77,644 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,550 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 73,395 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,279 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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R976 BRJ is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R976 BRJ, 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 R976 BRJ registered?

R976 BRJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R976 BRJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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