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S49 CHJ

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,689 mi
Last recorded196,689 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 CHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2011 196,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2010 195,409 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2009 191,105 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 191,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 186,558 miles

Both front lower ball joints slight play and rubber gaiters split

N/S/R S/B/P corroding

N/S/R spring hanger brackets corroding

both front upper ball joint gaitors split

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2008 186,558 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

stonechip in windscreen

Both front lower ball joints slight play and rubber gaiters split

Both rear handbrake cables poor condition

N/S/R S/B/P corroding

N/S/R spring hanger brackets corroding

brake fluid level low

Pass 19 Dec 2006 165,783 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 165,783 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Both rear S/B/Ps corroding

Both rear handbrake cables poor condition

N/S/F brake hose (hub)retaing bracket missing

N/S/F lower shock bush !Squeek

O/S/F tyre worn TO LEGAL LIMIT

Play in N/S/F top ball joint

both front lower ball joints gaiters split

damage to windscreen

front number plate poor condition

windscreen wipers do not park automatically

Pass 17 Nov 2005 160,196 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 160,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S49 CHJ is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S49 CHJ, 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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S49 CHJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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