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S245 JDF

1998 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

27,914 mi
Last recorded27,914 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 JDF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 27,914 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 27,914 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 25,427 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 25,398 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 23,650 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 23,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 16,336 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear indicators faded (4.4.3 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 11,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 11,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 10,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 10,084 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 10,004 miles

Both front wheel hubs contaminated with CV,grease, with slight coating on brake parts

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 9,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 9,573 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 9,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 9,374 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 9,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 8,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 8,744 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 7,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 796 miles

N/S/ HEAD LAMP LENSE DAMP.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 6,703 miles

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

surface rust

Pass 28 Nov 2009 6,329 miles

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

surface rust to under body

Pass 3 Nov 2008 5,749 miles

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

wiper rubbers in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 4,972 miles

surface rust to under body

Pass 21 Nov 2005 4,534 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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S245 JDF is a 1998 Renault Master in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 S245 JDF, 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 S245 JDF registered?

S245 JDF is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S245 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 JDF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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