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S861 SLE

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,778 mi
Last recorded74,778 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 SLE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,778 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,777 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,223 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,261 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen

n/s rear door not locking on lower catch

rear brake imbalance 30%

some w/bearing noise? but no roughness when rotated

suspect o/s/front c/v boot may have pin hole (grease on outside of boot) but no sign of damage

unable to open n/s side door & inspect area around seat & belt mountings etc

Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen

n/s rear door not locking on lower catch

rear brake imbalance 30%

some w/bearing noise? but no roughness when rotated

suspect o/s/front c/v boot may have pin hole (grease on outside of boot) but no sign of damage

unable to open n/s side door & inspect area around seat & belt mountings etc

Pass 29 Mar 2008 67,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,488 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 63,488 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake inspection

damage o/s/front tyre sidewall

wear front discs

Pass 3 Jan 2006 58,350 miles

o/s/rear tyre pressure low

slight damage 2 o/s/f outer sidewall

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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S861 SLE is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S861 SLE, 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 S861 SLE registered?

S861 SLE is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S861 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 SLE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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