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S961 VYC

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,006 mi
Last recorded49,006 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,006 miles

body corroded

freeplay in steering

front number plate damaged

offside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2011 49,006 miles

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

body corroded

freeplay in steering

front number plate damaged

offside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,313 miles

minor leak from center exhaust bracket area

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

offside front brake hose slight chafed

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,158 miles

'Noise' from front suspension no fault found

footbrake travel low

freeplay in steering

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,045 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 160,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 156,390 miles

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

Oil leak

engine smoky under acceleration

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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S961 VYC is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S961 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S961 VYC registered?

S961 VYC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S961 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S961 VYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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