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T285 RFS

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

249,179 mi
Last recorded249,179 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 RFS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 249,179 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

corrosion at nearside front sill advise attention

nearside front track rod end secure at time of test though would advise correct nylon lock nut fitted.

slight movement at offside rear seat base, seat secure

Pass 7 Dec 2011 237,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged

offside front wiper torn slightly

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 237,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged

offside front wiper torn slightly

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn

suspect slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 231,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 217,083 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 87,639 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,639 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 187,774 miles

Oil leak at front of engine

Pass 7 Apr 2006 163,214 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 163,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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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T285 RFS is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 122,482 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 T285 RFS, 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 27 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T285 RFS is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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