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S266 AHC

1998 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 AHC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

areas to under side corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 122,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

areas to under side corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 117,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

areas to under side corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 114,149 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis coroding

scratches on windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2017 114,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure and bracket loose on steel brake pipe (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at rear spring hanger mounting (holed) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear chassis coroding

scratches on windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2016 110,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake cable support deteriorating

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,872 miles

Corrosion around rear spring mounts

Fail 26 Aug 2015 105,847 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 83% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Corrosion around rear spring mounts

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,606 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres on 3mm

exhaust cracked but no blowing (rear box)

n/s/f anti roll bar end link play

n/s/f cv boot has grease around but no split

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

n/s/f upper swivel has slight lift

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,474 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres on 3mm

exhaust cracked but no blowing (rear box)

n/s/f anti roll bar end link play

n/s/f cv boot has grease around but no split

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

n/s/f upper swivel has slight lift

Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,577 miles

front springs noisey in the cups

misting of grease on both outer cv boots but no sign of splits

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 26 Sep 2013 96,577 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front springs noisey in the cups

misting of grease on both outer cv boots but no sign of splits

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,130 miles

Chip in windscreen - not affecting drivers view

Load valve stiff

Nail in offside rear tyre

Some corrosion around rear spring mounts

Some rear light interaction

Wipers poor

Fail 20 Sep 2012 90,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Chip in windscreen - not affecting drivers view

Load valve stiff

Nail in offside rear tyre

Some corrosion around rear spring mounts

Some rear light interaction

Wipers poor

Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,483 miles

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Fail 7 Sep 2011 82,395 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,719 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play steering

Fail 10 Aug 2010 77,582 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

cambelt been replaced?

front discs corroded

gearbox leaking oil

outer sill corroded at nearside front not within 30cms of any mounting

slight play in steering rack at nearside front

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,121 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes noisy when applied

slight play at front suspension top swivels

Fail 21 Jul 2009 73,003 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brakes noisy when applied

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play at front suspension top swivels

Fail 31 Jul 2008 67,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both c/v boots slightly damaged

offside wiper slightly damaged

slight spring type noise from nearside front suspension but no fault found

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both c/v boots slightly damaged

offside wiper slightly damaged

slight spring type noise from nearside front suspension but no fault found

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,039 miles

cant see front brake pad depths

grease around offside front hub

nearside front brake disc inner surface outer edge corroded

offside front wiper worn

pin hole in nearside front c.v gaiter

vehicle starting to smoke

Fail 17 Aug 2007 60,039 miles

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

cant see front brake pad depths

grease around offside front hub

nearside front brake disc inner surface outer edge corroded

offside front wiper worn

pin hole in nearside front c.v gaiter

vehicle starting to smoke

Pass 5 Aug 2006 55,240 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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S266 AHC is a 1998 Renault Master in Red with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 S266 AHC, 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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S266 AHC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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