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S968 APL

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,088 mi
Last recorded155,088 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 APL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 155,088 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 155,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 155,084 miles

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

battery insecure on carrier

drivers fore and aft adjustment inoperative

engine air box missing and engine breathing heavily

offside drivers door inner handle insecure

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 1 Nov 2012 155,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure on carrier

drivers fore and aft adjustment inoperative

engine air box missing and engine breathing heavily

offside drivers door inner handle insecure

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 155,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 155,070 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 155,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 155,061 miles

air box missing from engine

Fail 30 Oct 2009 155,056 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air box missing from engine

Pass 30 Oct 2008 155,051 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

air cleaner removed engine breather direct to road

Fail 24 Oct 2008 155,047 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

air cleaner removed engine breather direct to road

Pass 25 Oct 2007 155,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 154,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 154,461 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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S968 APL is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S968 APL, 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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What year was S968 APL registered?

S968 APL is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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