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S472 AFB

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

301,599 mi
Last recorded301,599 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 AFB
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 301,599 miles

n/s/f indicator lens broken

rear antiroll bar link rubbers worn

slight play in n/s/f bottom shock bush

Fail 8 Dec 2011 300,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

both front tyres low on tread

n/s/f indicator lens broken

rear antiroll bar link rubbers worn

slight play in n/s/f bottom shock bush

Pass 21 Dec 2010 268,861 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play and gaiter split

rear plate faded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 268,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play and gaiter split

rear plate faded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 237,033 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 236,463 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak between engine and gearbox

n/s cv gaiter leaking grease but can not see any hole

n/s/f top ball joint seems noisy may require further investigation

Pass 15 Dec 2008 204,648 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 203,976 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 177,114 miles

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

Front brake discs are lipped.

Front brake pads may be low.(Advise early inspection.)

Front shock absorber lower mounting rubbers are slightly worn.

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

High level brake light is not working.

Rear registration plate is starting to delaminate.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 176,955 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs are lipped.

Front brake pads may be low.(Advise early inspection.)

Front shock absorber lower mounting rubbers are slightly worn.

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

High level brake light is not working.

Rear registration plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 170,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S472 AFB is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S472 AFB, 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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What year was S472 AFB registered?

S472 AFB is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S472 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 AFB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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