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R987 FOT

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,188 mi
Last recorded159,188 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 159,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 157,612 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 157,612 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 154,707 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 154,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 151,481 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 149,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 144,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 142,388 miles

temp light on gauge reading normal

Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,238 miles

Engine temp light on (temp of engine ok)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Both side sill area weak/corroded

Nearside Front Lower Jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch/inner wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/filter damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 142,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CRACKING BADLY

Oil leak Engine

Fail 18 Jan 2018 142,145 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak Engine

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CRACKING BADLY

Pass 8 Nov 2016 141,538 miles

NSR TYRE DETERIATED ON SIDEWALL

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 139,873 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 139,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,199 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 138,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 135,842 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 135,842 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres has cracks in outer side walls

Pass 31 May 2012 134,458 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 134,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 133,836 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 133,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 132,139 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 132,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 130,033 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 130,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

cracking on outer side walls of tyres o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f & n/a/r

Fail 2 Jun 2008 129,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

small cut to n/s/f inner tyre side wall

small play to n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 2 Jun 2008 129,184 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

small cut to n/s/f inner tyre side wall

small play to n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 1 Feb 2007 129,017 miles

alternater belt & tensioner in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Feb 2007 129,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

alternater belt & tensioner in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Dec 2005 128,534 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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R987 FOT is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R987 FOT, 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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R987 FOT is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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