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S697 JTF

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,370 mi
Last recorded163,370 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 JTF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 163,370 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

body corrosion

clutch anti slip missing

drivers seat in poor condition

handbrake outer cables in poor condition

screen damage

Fail 15 May 2012 163,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

body corrosion

clutch anti slip missing

drivers seat in poor condition

handbrake outer cables in poor condition

screen damage

Pass 23 Mar 2011 155,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat in poor condition

rear brake imbalance

wipers poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2011 155,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat in poor condition

rear brake imbalance

wipers poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2009 146,833 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside park brake cables are corroding.

offside and nearside inner/outer sill panels are corroding.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 146,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

catalogues/paperwork on cab floor.

nearside and offside park brake cables are corroding.

offside and nearside inner/outer sill panels are corroding.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 135,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 128,244 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 128,243 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 160,931 miles

Coolant leak

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

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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S697 JTF is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S697 JTF, 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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S697 JTF is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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