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S661 RAR

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

187,528 mi
Last recorded187,528 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 RAR
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 187,528 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2019 187,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2018 183,226 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2018 183,226 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2017 178,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 178,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 174,113 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 174,113 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 169,055 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 169,055 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 162,916 miles

Front No'plate Crack bust still can be Read from Distance

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 162,916 miles

Front No'plate Crack bust still can be Read from Distance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 158,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 158,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 153,441 miles

Crack in front no plate but no likely to be missread

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 146,899 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 146,898 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 140,611 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 140,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 134,537 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 134,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 127,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 127,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 119,121 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 110,091 miles

Clutch pedal pad missing.

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 110,091 miles

Clutch pedal pad missing.

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

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

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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S661 RAR 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 53.8%.

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 S661 RAR, 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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S661 RAR is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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