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S523 RWE

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,797 mi
Last recorded147,797 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 RWE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 147,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 145,275 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 145,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 142,424 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advance corrosion to inner sills offside and nearside

Fail 25 Jul 2023 142,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advance corrosion to inner sills offside and nearside

Pass 7 Jul 2022 141,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs slightly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall [ cord not exposed] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge / slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria [ may need attention soon ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2022 141,993 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed canvass exposed 2 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged canvass exposed 2 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs slightly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall [ cord not exposed] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge / slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria [ may need attention soon ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension noisy

Pass 8 Oct 2020 139,648 miles

both the offside front flexible brake hose collars are corroded

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside and offside under sills are badly holed by corrosion

nearside front flexible brake hose collar corroded

offside rear tyre becoming perished

rear anti roll bar inner saddle bushes are worn

Fail 24 Sep 2020 139,610 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both the offside front flexible brake hose collars are corroded

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside and offside under sills are badly holed by corrosion

nearside front flexible brake hose collar corroded

offside rear tyre becoming perished

rear anti roll bar inner saddle bushes are worn

Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Sills to body has corrosion not structure both sides

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 128,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,387 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre brake light not working

Fail 22 Apr 2015 109,198 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2013 101,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,962 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 99,962 miles

Offside 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,600 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 91,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,728 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 85,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 78,919 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 78,919 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 78,862 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2005 74,134 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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S523 RWE is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S523 RWE, 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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S523 RWE is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S523 RWE shows 28 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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