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S253 MBD

1998 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,102 mi
Last recorded187,102 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 MBD
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 187,102 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 187,102 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 181,589 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 181,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

body outer sills corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 5 Jul 2014 180,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 175,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front inner top arm joints on top of coil spings noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2012 174,943 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 174,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 168,203 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 168,153 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 162,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 154,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 134,846 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 134,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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S253 MBD is a 1998 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,799cc 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 S253 MBD, 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 MBD is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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