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S353 UTW

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,416 mi
Last recorded59,416 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 UTW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 59,416 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 58,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 56,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 55,744 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 55,731 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,280 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 54,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,443 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,808 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,780 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 51,780 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,894 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,469 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,469 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,551 miles

rear brakes harsh

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,910 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,852 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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S353 UTW is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S353 UTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S353 UTW?

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What year was S353 UTW registered?

S353 UTW is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S353 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 UTW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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