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S654 UBP

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,897 mi
Last recorded103,897 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 103,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 101,955 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,581 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,710 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroding and rusting. and in poor condition.

Nearside inner sill holed. but not considered structual.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 92,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box pipe broken away. rear tail pipe holed. and central box blowing on flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front jacking point corroding and rusting. and in poor condition.

Nearside inner sill holed. but not considered structual.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,730 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 91,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has deep splits outer wall deep enough to reach cords. 225/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer wall of has deep splits enough to reach cords. 225/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.

both rear handbrake cable outer sheaths deteriorated. exposing inner cables.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,227 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 90,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim lumps (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,120 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,521 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre side wall deteriorating

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Offside Rear hand brake cable covering deteriorating

Rear indicators pale

Fail 7 Apr 2017 88,508 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre side wall deteriorating

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Offside Rear hand brake cable covering deteriorating

Rear indicators pale

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,292 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall deterioating

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,821 miles

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,009 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,636 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 70,576 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,576 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,564 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,842 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,254 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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S654 UBP is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S654 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S654 UBP registered?

S654 UBP is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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