MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,571 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was S531 SMJ registered?
S531 SMJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 13 November 1998.
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