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S862 SLE

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,871 mi
Last recorded156,871 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 156,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

front suspension creaking

horn poor

inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/f door check strap worn

oil leak

rear centre brake light inop

seat base worn

Fail 29 Oct 2014 156,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

front suspension creaking

horn poor

inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/f door check strap worn

oil leak

rear centre brake light inop

seat base worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 153,384 miles

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

Oil leak

divers door check strap broken

seat base broken

Fail 6 Jun 2013 153,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside front door check strap insecure

Pass 15 May 2012 150,140 miles

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

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 10 May 2012 150,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 12 May 2011 146,465 miles

both front strut top bearings in poor condition

n/s outer c/v boot leaking

n/s/f tyre close to limit 195/70/15c

o/s parkbrake low efficiency

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre well worn on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2010 143,332 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

creaking noise from front suspension

Fail 12 May 2010 143,223 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 May 2009 140,837 miles

auxilliary drive belt badly perished

o/s/f steel brake pipe in wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 137,318 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters split and play in ball joints

n/s c/v boot badly perished

o/s/f tyre perished

small play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 29 May 2008 137,302 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front lower ball joint gaiters split and play in ball joints

n/s c/v boot badly perished

o/s/f tyre perished

small play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 23 May 2007 132,258 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint and gaiter damaged

Fail 15 May 2007 132,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 127,197 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 127,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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S862 SLE is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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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How do I check the history of S862 SLE?

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What year was S862 SLE registered?

S862 SLE is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S862 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S862 SLE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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