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S79 NGW

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,829 mi
Last recorded140,829 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 NGW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 140,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 140,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 136,465 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisey (renewel advised)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 136,465 miles

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

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)

offside front wheel bearing noisey (renewel advised)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 123,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 120,002 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Aug 2009 119,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 114,429 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 111,702 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 111,700 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 105,851 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 105,841 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working

near side front and rear wheels damaged

windscreen chipped

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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S79 NGW is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S79 NGW, 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 S79 NGW registered?

S79 NGW is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S79 NGW safe to buy?

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