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S531 SMJ

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,571 mi
Last recorded110,571 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 SMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 110,571 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 110,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 107,087 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded/multiple prior repairs

footbrake travel

front hub/rack play

front indicators damage

front no plate damage

rear tyres perished

refer also prior fail/advise

sills corrosion,n/s/f+o/s/f holed

sump corroded

throttle fault

Fail 1 Jun 2010 107,084 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded/multiple prior repairs

footbrake travel

front hub/rack play

front indicators damage

front no plate damage

n/s handbrake/footbrake poor effort

rear tyres perished

sills corrosion,n/s/f+o/s/f holed

sump corroded

throttle fault

Pass 8 May 2009 101,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

mounting broken supported by wire

oil level high

Pass 31 May 2008 97,820 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 97,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front number plate

Pass 30 May 2007 91,526 miles

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

exhaust corrosion/repairs

ref also prior fail/advise

Fail 30 May 2007 91,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust corroded/poor

front pads worn

n/s c/v gaiter starting to split/leak

n/s/f indicator poor security/taped on,o/s headlamp poor aim/pattern

n/s/f tyre worn/side damage

oil minimum level

Pass 2 Jun 2006 82,578 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 82,578 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside CV boot greesy.

rough bearing noise from front poss diff.

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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S531 SMJ is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S531 SMJ, 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 S531 SMJ registered?

S531 SMJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S531 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 SMJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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