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S864 RLS

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

231,037 mi
Last recorded231,037 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 RLS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 231,037 miles

Oil leak

corrosion at body lower sides

drivers seat worn

n/side headlamp glass damaged and beam image only just adequate

rear doors not fastened at bottom

tow bar wiring loose

vehicle been patch welded in some vital areas

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2012 230,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

corrosion at body lower sides

drivers seat worn

n/side headlamp glass damaged and beam image only just adequate

rear doors not fastened at bottom

tow bar wiring loose

vehicle been patch welded in some vital areas

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 224,978 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

patch welded in vital areas

Fail 22 Mar 2011 224,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 215,632 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Main o/s mirror has a temp plastic glass fitted which has a poor distorted immage, but the lower paneramic mirror gives a good all round view

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage to o/s mirror

n/s front fog light missing

Fail 24 Mar 2010 215,629 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Main o/s mirror has a temp plastic glass fitted which has a poor distorted immage, but the lower paneramic mirror gives a good all round view

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage to o/s mirror

n/s front fog light missing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 204,342 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front & rear number plates started to fade

n/s/f headlight cracked

o/s/r light lens tapped

Fail 10 Mar 2009 204,338 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front & rear number plates started to fade

n/s/f headlight cracked

o/s/r light lens tapped

Pass 26 Sep 2007 193,650 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 181,270 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 181,264 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake hoses insecure nearside front

dampness around fuel pump

oil leak

rear exhaust mount perishing

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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S864 RLS is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S864 RLS, 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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S864 RLS is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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