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S829 SBD

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 SBD
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 130,000 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 130,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill 30 cm suspension (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 121,254 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 121,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 117,031 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 117,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,759 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 111,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no rear brake valve fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 110,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 106,264 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear body panel has hole due to corrosion but not near perscribed area

rust patches over body

vehicle is rusty underneath

Fail 2 Mar 2012 106,264 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear body panel has hole due to corrosion but not near perscribed area

rust patches over body

vehicle is rusty underneath

Pass 23 Nov 2010 100,974 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

general vehicle condition is rusty

handbrake lever rod corroded

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the side wall

rear silencer mount broken

surface corrosion on brake pipes coming from the master cylinder

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 22 Nov 2010 100,974 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

general vehicle condition is rusty

handbrake lever rod corroded

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the side wall

rear silencer mount broken

surface corrosion on brake pipes coming from the master cylinder

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 78,092 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,408 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 74,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coolent is low

Pass 2 Nov 2005 72,149 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight flat spot.

Fail 2 Nov 2005 72,149 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight flat spot

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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S829 SBD is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S829 SBD, 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 S829 SBD registered?

S829 SBD is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S829 SBD shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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