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S358 AEC

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,478 mi
Last recorded183,478 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS358 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 183,478 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 183,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 179,239 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 179,237 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 176,129 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 176,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 171,797 miles

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

advise wiper end split

Fail 3 Apr 2012 17,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise wiper end split

Pass 2 Apr 2011 166,354 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 166,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 159,671 miles

all 4 brake pipe ends in to caliper slightly corroded

o/s/r reflector slightly damaged

slight play o/s/r antiroll bar bush

Fail 15 Mar 2010 159,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 brake pipe ends in to caliper slightly corroded

o/s/r reflector slightly damaged

slight play o/s/r antiroll bar bush

Pass 20 Mar 2009 152,312 miles

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

front pads wearing thin

o/s/r antiroll bar bush has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2009 152,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front pads wearing thin

o/s/r antiroll bar bush has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2008 145,599 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 144,593 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S358 AEC is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S358 AEC, 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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S358 AEC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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