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S998 VJW

1998 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,174 mi
Last recorded235,174 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 VJW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 235,174 miles

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 234,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

3 body bolts missing on o/s & 1 missing

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all n/s inner body bolts missing 1 loose

vin plate has been painted over

Pass 7 Mar 2011 231,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 231,123 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 211,510 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 198,956 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 19,895 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f top steering ball gaiter split

Pass 13 Feb 2006 183,765 miles

Offside 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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S998 VJW is a 1998 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S998 VJW, 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

How do I check the history of S998 VJW?

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What year was S998 VJW registered?

S998 VJW is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S998 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S998 VJW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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