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S729 KRV

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

254,841 mi
Last recorded254,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 KRV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 254,841 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

anti slip worn

parking and service brake low efficiency

Fail 30 Jan 2017 254,841 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

anti slip worn

parking and service brake low efficiency

Pass 10 Dec 2015 250,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 246,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 246,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,598 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s inner cv boot leaking

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Dec 2013 23,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s inner cv boot leaking

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2011 224,685 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 224,647 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 204,905 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 204,899 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

engine has excess oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 184,010 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 184,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front tyre on or near lowlimit 1,6mm

Pass 21 Dec 2007 183,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 170,548 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 170,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2005 150,609 miles

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

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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S729 KRV is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S729 KRV, 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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S729 KRV is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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