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S525 CUA

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,802 mi
Last recorded117,802 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 CUA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2018 117,802 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not seem welded at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking banjo (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not seem welded at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 116,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 116,452 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between silencers (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 116,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (plates not welded) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area ( plates not welded ) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside sill area in centre corroded and holed

Oil leak exhaust (turbo) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 116,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (plates not welded) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area ( plates not welded ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside sill area in centre corroded and holed

Oil leak exhaust (turbo) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,007 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,007 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsf sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,697 miles

sillscorroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 103,697 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sillscorroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 102,925 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

sill corroded n/s/f

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,310 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s and o/s front brake hose pipes corroded

n/s front cill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 97,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,363 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,364 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 85,595 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 82,121 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 82,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 75,376 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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S525 CUA is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S525 CUA, 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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S525 CUA is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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