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R981 CBP

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,210 mi
Last recorded156,210 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 CBP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 156,210 miles

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

nsr tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2010 156,210 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 143,963 miles

centre stop light not working

o/s/r tyre perrished

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 125,987 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

center stop lamp inop

engine under tray insecure

front numberplate cracked

inside bonnet cover insecure

osf tyre cracking also nsr

Fail 19 Mar 2008 125,984 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

center stop lamp inop

engine under tray insecure

front numberplate cracked

inside bonnet cover insecure

osf tyre cracking also nsr

Pass 20 Mar 2007 106,692 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 106,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,680 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 86,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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R981 CBP is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R981 CBP, 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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R981 CBP is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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