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S494 EWY

1998 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

86,769 mi
Last recorded86,769 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 EWY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 86,769 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,174 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,584 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 83,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,910 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2016 80,839 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,022 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

only x1 seat in rear passenger compartment

Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,685 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

only x1 seat in rear passenger compartment

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,913 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 63,781 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,819 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,531 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,608 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator belt cracking

o/s/r tyre side wall slight perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,317 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front c.v gator slightly insecure on its housing

Offside rear upper indicator not working

Offside rear upper sidelamp not working

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,646 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear upper marker lamps not working

Nearside rear upper additional position lamp not working

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

offside front driveshaft gator not fully secure to its housing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 394,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,094 miles

Clutch peddle rubber missing

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Clutch peddle rubber missing

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,461 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 33,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,788 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 32,775 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 32,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2009 32,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S494 EWY is a 1998 Renault Master in Green with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 S494 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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S494 EWY is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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