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S517 XYA

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,181 mi
Last recorded132,181 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 XYA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Jun 2016 132,082 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2015 126,428 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 126,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 122,134 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 116,602 miles

2 nd bonnet catch siezed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers seat worn.

ignition switch stickey in operation.

light corrosion in the body.

n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody dry/corroded.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 116,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2 nd bonnet catch siezed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers seat worn.

ignition switch stickey in operation.

light corrosion in the body.

n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody dry/corroded.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 24 May 2012 108,394 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 108,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 102,399 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 102,399 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,549 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,549 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 81,597 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 74,551 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 74,551 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,383 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 66,383 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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S517 XYA is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S517 XYA, 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 S517 XYA registered?

S517 XYA is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S517 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 XYA shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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