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S48 UBP

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,189 mi
Last recorded197,189 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 197,189 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

area's of under-vehicle rusted

extensive repairs to under-vehicle and heavily under-sealed

Fail 6 May 2022 197,071 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering box section not repaired to mot standard (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering box section not repaired to mot standard (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering off side outer sill side loading door support corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering off side inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 196,992 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

flexi corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 196,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

flexi corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 196,926 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 196,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 196,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 196,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 196,372 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body and underbody corroded everywhere but none within prescribed area

Fail 20 Sep 2017 196,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body and underbody corroded everywhere but none within prescribed area

Pass 7 Oct 2016 196,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side outer and under sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 196,041 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both side outer and under sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 194,059 miles

offside undersill corroded but not with in area

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 191,995 miles

offside outer and under sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 30 Sep 2014 191,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

offside outer and under sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Oct 2013 190,377 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 190,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 186,387 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 186,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 177,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 170,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 163,081 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 163,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 155,765 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 144,681 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 144,675 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 144,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2006 132,948 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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S48 UBP is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S48 UBP, 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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S48 UBP is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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