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R990 FOT

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

167,288 mi
Last recorded167,288 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 167,288 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jack points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken not affecting mandatory lights at test

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas [ attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

expansion bottle cap missing

throttle pedal stiff and sticky

underbody corrosion and noise from front suspension / spring mount areas

Fail 6 May 2025 167,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washer pipes broken no fluid to screen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jack points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken not affecting mandatory lights at test

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas [ attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

expansion bottle cap missing

throttle pedal stiff and sticky

underbody corrosion and noise from front suspension / spring mount areas

Pass 20 May 2024 166,741 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking point areas corroding may need attention soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

noise from front spring / suspension areas

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2024 166,741 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front jacking points corroded [ may need attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre outer sill [ outside prescribed areas ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

noise from spring areas front suspension

Pass 17 May 2023 165,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2023 165,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 163,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 9 May 2022 163,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 10 May 2021 161,096 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 161,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 18 May 2020 160,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 160,503 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 160,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 159,577 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 15,956 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower ball joint not fully located to stop

Pass 8 Mar 2017 157,295 miles

coolant level low

exhaust system poor

gearchange/clutch operation poor

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil seepage

various light lense damage

various underbody components components corroded

various windscreen damage

Fail 20 Feb 2017 157,212 miles

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)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe offside rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside low (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside low (3.7.B.6b)

coolant level on minimum mark

exhaust system in poor condition/leaking

fluctuation at parking brakes

fluctuation at rear brakes

gearchange/clutch operation poor

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil seepage

various light lense damage

various underbody components corroded

various windscreen damage

Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 153,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 153,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 141,300 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 141,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 125,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 125,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 113,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 107,675 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front bumper damaged nearisde front door damaged

high level stop lamp lens cracked

nearside front shock absorber bush retaining bracket bent

nearside inner c/v boot leaking

radiator damaged

slight screen damage

under engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2009 107,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front bumper damaged nearisde front door damaged

high level stop lamp lens cracked

nearside front shock absorber bush retaining bracket bent

nearside inner c/v boot leaking

radiator damaged

slight screen damage

under engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,889 miles

Both c/v gaiters damp.

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

Screen chipped.

Pass 31 May 2007 95,341 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre punchered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 88,742 miles

Chip in windscreen

General bodywork damage

General oil leaks

Object in offside rear tyre

Offside cv boot pinholed

Offside front tyre getting low

Fail 1 Jun 2006 88,741 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Chip in windscreen

General bodywork damage

General oil leaks

Object in offside rear tyre

Offside cv boot pinholed

Offside front tyre getting low

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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R990 FOT is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 R990 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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R990 FOT is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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