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S862 ADV

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,361 mi
Last recorded114,361 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 ADV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,361 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to both rear spring hanger brackets, both rear floor pans and inner and outer sills

Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,360 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated bracket corroded off axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both pulsing with indicators- bad earth? (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to both rear spring hanger brackets, both rear floor pans and inner and outer sills

Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight park brake lever travel

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,229 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Oct 2017 110,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres deteriorated due to age

Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres deteriorated due to age

Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 100,807 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,707 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust rubber mounts split and weak, system still supported at time of test

one of two mirror glasses missing from nearside

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise on offside front wheel area when wheel spun

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

cannot see front brake pads

rear silencer offside rubber mounting perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

cannot see front brake pads

rear silencer offside rubber mounting perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,789 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 94,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,249 miles

Center exhaust rubber mount perrished

Dust cover torn on nearside lower ball joint

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear step mounting excessively corroded

Step on rear of vehicle protruding excessively and has sharp edges

Fail 4 Aug 2011 91,228 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Center exhaust rubber mount perrished

Dust cover torn on nearside lower ball joint

Dust cover torn on offside lower ball joint

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

dust cover torn on nearside upper ball joint

Offside rear step mounting excessively corroded

Step on rear of vehicle protruding excessively and has sharp edges

Pass 21 May 2010 88,400 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2010 88,392 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,543 miles

fuel tank straps rusted

rear suspension mounts rusted

Fail 20 Apr 2009 85,541 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel tank straps rusted

rear suspension mounts rusted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 81,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 74,985 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 74,983 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

condition of rear exhaust mount

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

strongly advise corrosion on front axle beam

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,844 miles

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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S862 ADV is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S862 ADV, 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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S862 ADV is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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