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R205 GGU

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,485 mi
Last recorded138,485 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 GGU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,485 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to n/s/r quarter panel and arch

Pass 2 Jul 2011 119,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 110,907 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 96,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,432 miles

nearside rear arch damaged

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2008 91,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear arch damaged

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,945 miles

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

o s f cv boot small pin hole o s f door mirror small split in glass

Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,514 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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R205 GGU is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R205 GGU, 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 R205 GGU registered?

R205 GGU is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R205 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 GGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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