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S253 BDE

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,621 mi
Last recorded203,621 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 BDE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 203,621 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

drivors seat has very sharp edges

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

side window excess corrosion around mounts

steering rack gaitors cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2014 203,585 miles

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

drivors seat has very sharp edges

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

side window excess corrosion around mounts

steering rack gaitors cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2013 19,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

chip in zone b of windscreen

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

many welding repairs carried out

offside sill very corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 28 Sep 2012 19,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip zone b of windscreen

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

front exhaust section very corroded

offside sill very corroded

rear exhaust mounts cracking one of three broken

Pass 12 Sep 2011 185,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covrering some perscribed areas

slight end float in nearside steering rack end

Fail 5 Sep 2011 185,571 miles

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covrering some perscribed areas

slight end float in nearside steering rack end

Pass 27 Aug 2010 183,683 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

There is corrsion on nearside and offside sill edges

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

plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Pass 22 Aug 2008 161,708 miles

N/S FRONT SEAT BELT RECEVER PUSH BROKEN BUT SERVICABLE

Pass 20 Aug 2007 144,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 132,715 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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S253 BDE is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S253 BDE, 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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S253 BDE is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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