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S905 AHC

1998 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

118,451 mi
Last recorded118,451 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 AHC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack knuckle has play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering rack knuckle has play

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

aux drivebelt badly deteriorated

both handbrake cables damaged/deteriorated

both outer sills holed and corroded

clutch operation faulty and pedal rubber missing

drivers seat base cushion badly deteriorated

n/s/f inner wing holed and corroded

towbar electrical socket damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2024 118,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack knuckle has play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering rack knuckle has play

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

aux drivebelt badly deteriorated

both handbrake cables damaged/deteriorated

both outer sills holed and corroded

clutch operation faulty and pedal rubber missing

drivers seat base cushion badly deteriorated

n/s/f inner wing holed and corroded

towbar electrical socket damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2023 116,932 miles

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

Nearside reflector damaged

Nearside seat operates,but stiff

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

aux drivebelt badly cracked

both inner and outer sills corroded/weld repaired

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat badly deteriorated

n/s and o/s handbrake cables damaged

n/s inner wing holed and corroded

n/s reverse light not working

oil leaks but not exessive

slight play in o/s and n/s inner steering rack knuckles

tow bar corroded

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2023 116,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside reflector damaged

Nearside seat operates,but stiff

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

aux drivebelt badly cracked

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat badly deteriorated

n/s and o/s handbrake cables damaged

n/s inner wing holed and corroded

n/s reverse light not working

oil leaks but not exessive

slight play in o/s and n/s inner steering rack knuckles

tow bar corroded

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2022 114,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear handbrake cables damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat deteriorated

oil leaks

play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack knuckles

towbar electrical socket damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2022 114,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear handbrake cables damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat deteriorated

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills holed and corroded

oil leaks

play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack knuckles

towbar electrical socket damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2021 109,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat deteriorated.

n/s and o/s handbrake cables damaged.

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s and o/s inner steering rack knuckles have slight play.

n/s inner wing holed and corroded.

towbar electrical socket damaged.

Fail 17 Feb 2021 109,082 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat deteriorated.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

n/s and o/s handbrake cables damaged.

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s and o/s inner steering rack knuckles have slight play.

n/s inner wing holed and corroded.

towbar electrical socket damaged.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 103,659 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier inner wing holed under battery try but secure (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing/wheel arch holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

both front brake discs badly lipped

exhaust heat shield insecure

inner and outer sills corroded

n/s headlight condensated

Fail 11 Feb 2020 103,659 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier inner wing holed under battery try but secure (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing/wheel arch holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

both front brake discs badly lipped

exhaust heat shield insecure

inner and outer sills corroded

n/s headlight condensated

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill,not considered excessively weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill,not considered seriously weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake discs badly lipped.

both handbrake cables damaged.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

n/s headlight condensated.

n/s/f inner wing/wheel arch holed and corroded.

slight play in o/s and n/s inner steering rack knuckles.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 97,534 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill,not considered excessively weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill,not considered seriously weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake discs badly lipped.

both handbrake cables damaged.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

n/s headlight condensated.

n/s/f inner wing/wheel arch holed and corroded.

slight play in o/s and n/s inner steering rack knuckles.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,512 miles

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

all front brake hose metal ends corroded,

both handbrake cables damaged.

n/s and o/s inner sills holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s inner wing holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s/r tyre badly cracked/perished.

o/s/r lamp damaged.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 85,896 miles

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

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

all front brake hose metal ends corroded.

both handbrake cables damaged.

n/s and o/s inner sills holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s inner wing holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 85,733 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all front brake hose metal ends corroded.

both handbrake cables damaged.

handbrake travel very long.

n/s and o/s inner sills holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s inner wing holed and corroded,not prescribed area.

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,647 miles

both inner sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner arch area corroded but not within prescribed area

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,108 miles

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

all front brake hoses have corroded ferrules, not excessive

all front brake hoses/pipes have corrosion

both inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 72,095 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all front brake hoses have corroded ferrules, not excessive

all front brake hoses/pipes have corrosion

both inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,187 miles

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,445 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,511 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,031 miles

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

bonet not latching closed fully

n/s/f tyre perished excessively

o/s/f tyre worn excessively on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,043 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 66,043 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,019 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 64,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,486 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished badly on inner wall

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,394 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 59,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S905 AHC is a 1998 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 S905 AHC, 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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S905 AHC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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