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R181 MDY

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,702 mi
Last recorded71,702 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 MDY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,702 miles

slight free play o/s steering rack end joint

Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight free play o/s steering rack end joint

Fail 28 Aug 2012

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,095 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,896 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,896 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,755 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 63,750 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,298 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 63,298 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2006 63,210 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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R181 MDY is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R181 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

R181 MDY is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R181 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 MDY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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