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V898 ABE

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,667 mi
Last recorded114,667 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 ABE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 114,667 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 114,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2009 99,060 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside front road wheel nut slightly damaged

offside front road wheel nut slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2009 99,060 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

centre brake light not working.

nearside front road wheel nut slightly damaged

offside front road wheel nut slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2008 82,417 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

amber warning lamps on

nearside front road wheel nut slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front road wheel nut slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2008 82,417 miles

amber warning lamps on

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside front road wheel nut slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front road wheel nut slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2007 76,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,344 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 72,344 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V898 ABE is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V898 ABE, 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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V898 ABE is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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