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S501 SUG

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 SUG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,345 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 81,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 77,980 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 70,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,829 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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S501 SUG is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S501 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S501 SUG registered?

S501 SUG is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S501 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 SUG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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