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R177 YEC

1998 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,656 mi
Last recorded24,656 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 YEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 24,656 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 24,645 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 63,169 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 23,164 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,581 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

both inner sills corroded/holed

Pass 30 Jul 2019 20,745 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 16,090 miles

Brake servo vacuum hose deteriorating?

Nearside front chassis end severely corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak/s

Some slower rate of increase- nearside rear footbrake

Fail 2 Aug 2018 16,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken/detatched (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake servo vacuum hose deteriorating?

Nearside front chassis end severely corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak/s

Some slower rate of increase- nearside rear footbrake

Pass 3 Aug 2017 12,420 miles

Exhaust rear silencer and pipes corroding/sooting

Nearside front chassis end corroded into holes!

Offside front wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak/s

Pass 25 Jul 2016 8,034 miles

n/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 3,797 miles

Corrosion- nearside front chassis

Offside outer CV gaiter leaking

Oil leak/s

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Slightly noisey offside front wheel bearing

Some fluctuation in rear brake readings

Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,797 miles

Corrosion- nearside front chassis

Offside outer CV gaiter leaking

Oil leak/s

Slightly noisey offside front wheel bearing

Some fluctuation in rear brake readings

Pass 14 Jul 2014 530 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s handbrake cable outer deteriorated

slight noise n/s/f poss wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,733 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 98,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,546 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 98,546 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,138 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,854 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 96,786 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 96,786 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,649 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 9,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 95,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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R177 YEC is a 1998 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R177 YEC, 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 R177 YEC registered?

R177 YEC is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R177 YEC safe to buy?

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