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S839 SVX

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,555 mi
Last recorded204,555 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 SVX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 204,555 miles

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

Offside Outer body panel rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2017 204,555 miles

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

Offside Outer body panel rusty

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 202,569 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 200,314 miles

near side inner steering rack end has slightly play

oil leak.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 200,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

near side inner steering rack end has slightly play

oil leak.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 195,587 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 195,579 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 190,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 186,874 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 186,865 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 181,350 miles

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

body sill on off side has corrosion but not considered excesive

Pass 1 Sep 2010 173,930 miles

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

both inner steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2010 173,930 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both inner steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2009 159,979 miles

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

near side front inner steering rack end has slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2008 151,299 miles

Both sides bottom ball joint rubbers split

n/side front top ball joint has play on limit

Pass 31 Aug 2007 140,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Oil leak

clutch pedal clicks when depressed advise have checked

Fail 31 Aug 2007 140,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

clutch pedal clicks when depressed advise have checked

Pass 7 Sep 2006 126,955 miles

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

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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S839 SVX is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S839 SVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S839 SVX registered?

S839 SVX is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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