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R991 GBX

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

285,366 mi
Last recorded285,366 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 285,366 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres beginning to perish.

o/s headlight reflector deteriorating.

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking.

slight damage to n/s/r lamp lens.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 285,366 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres beginning to perish.

o/s headlight reflector deteriorating.

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking.

slight damage to n/s/r lamp lens.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 284,202 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 284,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 125,122 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R991 GBX is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R991 GBX, 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 R991 GBX registered?

R991 GBX is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R991 GBX safe to buy?

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