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R166 JEU

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

285,227 mi
Last recorded285,227 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 JEU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 285,227 miles

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

middle rubber exhaust mount deteriated

surface corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 21 Jul 2010 285,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

middle rubber exhaust mount deteriated

surface corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2009 272,213 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 256,536 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 256,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 241,828 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 225,526 miles

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

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)

front suspension makes a creeking noise when driven through dips but nothing evident under close inspection.

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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R166 JEU is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R166 JEU, 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 R166 JEU registered?

R166 JEU is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R166 JEU safe to buy?

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