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S115 JST

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,981 mi
Last recorded155,981 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 JST
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 155,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 147,105 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 146,954 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 133,488 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 6 Oct 2011 131,166 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 127,919 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 127,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 127,120 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 127,120 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 127,112 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.8.B.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 127,105 miles

Centre Front Brake cable wires broken and significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

near side center step frame excessively corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 122,129 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 111,753 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,694 miles

anti slip provison missing off clutch pedal

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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S115 JST is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S115 JST, 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 S115 JST registered?

S115 JST is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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