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S498 SUG

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,630 mi
Last recorded136,630 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 SUG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 136,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 136,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 136,512 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 136,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 135,807 miles

this van has been converted to a camper van

Fail 12 Sep 2012 135,807 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

this van has been converted to a camper van

Pass 5 Sep 2011 132,956 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front suspension noise

Pass 13 Jul 2010 130,474 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 130,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 119,838 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 114,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2008 114,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,603 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,569 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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S498 SUG is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S498 SUG, 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 S498 SUG registered?

S498 SUG is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S498 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 SUG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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