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S52 UBP

1998 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

107,968 mi
Last recorded107,968 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 107,968 miles

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

General underbody corrosion and various welding repairs

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 107,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking Front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 107,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot access (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front bake pipes severely corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Needs attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear light corrosion

Underbody is undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2024 107,967 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 107,967 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 107,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering uj as marked (2.2.2 (c))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front brake flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear leaf spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal entire vehicle underbody (along both inner/outer sills) heavily undersealed from previous repairs. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine sump heavily corroded/weeping oil.

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 107,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight weep on inner drive shaft boot

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 107,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight weep on inner drive shaft boot

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,788 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 107,889 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 107,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 107,673 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 107,673 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 107,635 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

service brake effort just in minimum required limits

Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

service brake efficiency just in minimum required limits

Fail 2 Nov 2017 106,381 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

service brake efficiency just in minimum required limits

Pass 4 Nov 2016 104,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 103,836 miles

Offside Inner steering rack joint .slight play

offside front tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,958 miles

damp around brake master cylinder/ resevoir and pipes

nearside handbrake cable, outer casing split

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,229 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 102,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 102,095 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 102,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 101,502 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 101,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 100,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front handbrake cable and rod showing signs of corosion

surface corosion on front subframe, rear spring mounts and outer sills

Pass 14 May 2008 98,308 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 9,826 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 96,719 miles

slight harshness in offside front wheel bearing advise replacing.

some lift in nearside top suspension ball joint.

Pass 11 May 2006 94,669 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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S52 UBP is a 1998 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 S52 UBP, 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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S52 UBP is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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