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S493 EWY

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

212,325 mi
Last recorded212,325 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 EWY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 212,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer & inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 212,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer & inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 208,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer & inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 203,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 199,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/n/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside centre to rear inner sill has slight traces of filler

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 198,187 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 196,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 196,170 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 194,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 194,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 195,720 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 191,429 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 May 2015 191,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear suspension/braking componants damp

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 185,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 183,040 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 181,111 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 168,595 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 168,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2nd row of seats slightly insercure to floor.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear handbrake performance slightly low.

o/s rear shocker leaking for rear step.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 155,758 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 143,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s rear tail lift shocker leaking.

slight play in steering.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 142,177 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s rear foot brake performance low, recommend rear brakes checked.

o/s rear tail lift shocker leaking.

slight play in steering.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 127,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 115,959 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 105,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low.

slight play in both rear outer anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 105,027 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low.

slight play in both rear outer anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,913 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 94,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clonking noise found in n/s front top spring mounting bearing when doing lock to lock on steering.

clutch draging.

gear box noisy, and gear box leaking oil.

slight lift in n/s front and o/s front bottom ball joints and o/s front top ball joint.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 84,457 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 84,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

clunking noise coming from n/s front top spring mounting.

Pass 3 Jun 2006 72,368 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 72,368 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 56,506 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 56,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S493 EWY is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 S493 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 28 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S493 EWY is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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