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R157 SFJ

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,443 mi
Last recorded75,443 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 SFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 75,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,558 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 74,558 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,091 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,492 miles

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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R157 SFJ is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R157 SFJ, 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 R157 SFJ registered?

R157 SFJ is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R157 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 SFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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