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S738 VAX

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,835 mi
Last recorded147,835 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 VAX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 147,835 miles

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

Parking brake: parking 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 146,852 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 561166649299

Fail 3 Sep 2009 146,835 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

o/s wing mirror casing cracked

oil leak on engine

flaking corrosion on n/s and o/s front chassis sections

flaking corrosion on rear chassis sections

n/s front, outer seat belt receiver damaged

slight dampness around n/s front cv gaiter

slight play in n/s front shock absorber, lower mounting bush

Pass 4 Aug 2008 142,615 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 142,609 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 134,939 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 134,923 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2006 122,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 11,359 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 11,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S738 VAX is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc 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 S738 VAX, 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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What year was S738 VAX registered?

S738 VAX is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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