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S349 TAH

1998 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,505 mi
Last recorded186,505 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 TAH
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 186,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch [shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

general corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2022 186,050 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has had extensive welding repairs undertaken to its structure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front blind spot mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front stone chip in headlamp lens cover

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

Offside Front centre of inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 9 Aug 2022 186,015 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has had extensive welding repairs undertaken to its structure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front blind spot mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front stone chip in headlamp lens cover

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

Offside Front centre of inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 6 Aug 2021 185,927 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front blind spot mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front stone chip in headlamp lens cover

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs undertaken to its structure

Pass 3 Sep 2020 380,521 miles

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

Instrument cluster has been replaced

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 179,771 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 177,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust rubber hanger perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 175,238 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 175,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 171,982 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 171,982 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 170,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion near offside rear leaf spring mount

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 162,872 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 162,694 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

all brakes locking prematurely

Pass 29 Jul 2013 135,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,885 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 128,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 124,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 120,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 117,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 112,961 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,084 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 96,504 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 95,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S349 TAH is a 1998 Renault Master in Red with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S349 TAH, 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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S349 TAH is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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