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S694 NBV

1998 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

158,651 mi
Last recorded158,651 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS694 NBV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 158,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 158,651 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 157,402 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 139,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 117,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring mtg front of spring sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 98,008 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 98,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,265 miles

Both rear handbrake cables damaged on outer coverings

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle of the exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 85,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (195/70R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear handbrake cables damaged on outer coverings

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle of the exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable damaged on outer covering

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated retaining clip adrift (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable damaged on outer covering

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated retaining clip adrift (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,473 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 77,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill 30cm from leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill 30 cm from front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure no fixings in rear of cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield corroded loose

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,218 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,212 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,748 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside pitted (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, cracking and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

inner, and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 66,742 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside pitted (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, cracking and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

inner, and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,517 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 63,517 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,369 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 54,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

battery loose

clutch antislip missing

o/s/f tyre poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,959 miles

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

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

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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S694 NBV is a 1998 Renault Master in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S694 NBV, 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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S694 NBV is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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