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S244 SDW

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,267 mi
Last recorded121,267 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 SDW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,267 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust tied up with jubilee clips . blowing but still secure

front discs worn

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 121,142 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust tied up with jubilee clips . blowing but still secure

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,192 miles

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

exhaust tied up with jubilee clips . blowing but still secure

front number plate faded

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 4 Feb 2015 112,064 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tied up with jubilee clips . blowing but still secure

front number plate faded

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,222 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blowing and patched up

front number plate faded

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

o/s fog light taped up

Fail 4 Feb 2014 105,214 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust blowing and patched up

front number plate faded

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

o/s fog light taped up

Pass 4 Feb 2013 94,047 miles

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

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

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

corrosion under o/s/r lower outter seal

exhaust blowing and patched up

o/s fog lens taped up

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,583 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,431 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,000 miles

N/s mirror glass damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,757 miles

N/s mirror glass damaged

O/s steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 50,462 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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S244 SDW is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S244 SDW, 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 S244 SDW registered?

S244 SDW is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S244 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 SDW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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