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S658 NCU

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,462 mi
Last recorded143,462 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 NCU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,462 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded/weak-outside scope of mot

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front door-splitting by hinge mountings

Offside Front outer sill corroded-outside scope of mot

exhaust poor condition/weak

Fail 12 Sep 2016 143,461 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded/weak-outside scope of mot

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front door-splitting by hinge mountings

Offside Front outer sill corroded-outside scope of mot

exhaust poor condition/weak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 139,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 139,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 134,029 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2014 134,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre 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)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn n the inside edge

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2013 128,371 miles

Hi level brake light inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 128,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hi level brake light inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 121,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

exhaust tail pipe corroded/poor condition

fuel tank straps corroded/weak

tow bar bolt not in -but no tow ball fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2012 121,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery insecure

exhaust tail pipe corroded/poor condition

fuel tank straps corroded/weak

tow bar bolt not in -but no tow ball fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 115,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 110,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,871 miles

oil leak

slight cuts in both front tyres

slight play in both front drop links

under tray loose

Fail 27 Nov 2009 105,871 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

oil leak

slight cuts in both front tyres

under tray loose

Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,901 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 62,901 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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S658 NCU is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S658 NCU, 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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S658 NCU is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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