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S490 EWY

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

220,808 mi
Last recorded220,808 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 EWY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 220,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 220,808 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 216,330 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 216,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 209,194 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 209,194 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 205,590 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 205,590 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 202,408 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 202,377 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 200,209 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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S490 EWY is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 122,482 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 S490 EWY, 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 27 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S490 EWY is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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