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S343 DOJ

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,379 mi
Last recorded154,379 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 DOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 154,379 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,233 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 139,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 138,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 138,114 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 134,264 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

Fail 5 Dec 2013 134,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

Pass 28 Nov 2012 128,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Repair tape on O/S/R lens

Slight tear on N/S wiper ends

Fail 23 Nov 2012 128,310 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Repair tape on O/S/R lens

Slight tear on N/S wiper ends

Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 121,449 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 113,252 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 113,154 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 104,861 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 104,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 96,201 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,200 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,449 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 78,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 68,223 miles

Nearside wiper blade split on ends †

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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S343 DOJ is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S343 DOJ, 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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S343 DOJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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