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S653 UBP

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,675 mi
Last recorded138,675 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2015 138,675 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both hand brake cables,outer casings damaged

hand brake travel long

Pass 13 Dec 2013 132,141 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2013 132,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2012 126,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear sills corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 126,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear sills corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 118,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s & o/s rear outer sills corroded

slight imballance rear brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2010 113,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2008 100,812 miles

brakr pedal anti slip worn

front no plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 95,141 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 88,396 miles

both front+n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

front no plate cracked

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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S653 UBP 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 72.7%.

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 S653 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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S653 UBP is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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