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R181 FAD

1998 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,884 mi
Last recorded146,884 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 FAD
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 146,884 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 146,884 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 137,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 19 Oct 2009 131,350 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 127,998 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 127,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 123,369 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 117,474 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 117,436 miles

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

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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R181 FAD is a 1998 Renault Master in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R181 FAD, 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 R181 FAD registered?

R181 FAD is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R181 FAD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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