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S863 JLJ

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,933 mi
Last recorded111,933 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 JLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 111,933 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,561 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill / Jacking Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 107,302 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

bothy outer sill panels corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2024 107,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

bothy outer sill panels corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,793 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing bracket corroded away (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam benders fitted to both headlamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

grease around nearside outer cv joint/gaiter outer clip

Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,879 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

beam bender stickers fitted to headlights

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside slight corrosion in nearside sill

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

brake fluid below max

corrosion in all 4 corners

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2019 97,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside slight corrosion in nearside sill

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

brake fluid below max

corrosion in all 4 corners

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,161 miles

beam benders fitted on headlight lenses

n/s and o/s inner sills repaired and covered with underseal

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 11 Aug 2018 94,147 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

beam benders fitted on headlight lenses

n/s and o/s inner sills repaired and covered with underseal

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,059 miles

Nearside Rear Damp around wheel cylinder,

outer sills covered in underseal

Fail 10 Aug 2017 89,047 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (X2) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (X2) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Damp around wheel cylinder,

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,418 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,563 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front inner plastic arches fitted

nearside outer sill welded/repaired

Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes binding very slightly o/s/r

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s and o/s sills repaired

n/s/r tyre very heavily perrished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2013 74,701 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,620 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s drive shaft is noisey (gearbox end)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 72,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s drive shaft is noisey (gearbox end)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,696 miles

engine cover fitted

offside headlamp lense damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover fitted

offside headlamp lense damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,479 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accelerator very stiff

front tyres different size to rears

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accelerator very stiff

front tyres different size to rears

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 57,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres different size to rears and spare

o/s headlamp cracked and pattern deteriorating

rear brakes noisey/ squealy in operation

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,240 miles

front tyres different size to rears and spare

o/s headlamp cracked and pattern deteriorating

rear brakes noisey/ squealy in operation

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,170 miles

front tyres different size to rears/ spare

headlamp adjuster switch set at position 1

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s headlamp damaged †

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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S863 JLJ is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S863 JLJ, 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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S863 JLJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S863 JLJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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