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R226 GPU

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

191,124 mi
Last recorded191,124 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 191,124 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle body is in poor very condition but not within prescribed areas to the underside

Fail 28 Jul 2025 191,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle body is in poor very condition but not within prescribed areas to the underside

Pass 11 Jul 2024 190,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 190,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 190,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 190,509 miles

Areas of the outers corroded but not within prescribed area

Exhaust deteriorated

Inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 190,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Areas of the outers corroded but not within prescribed area

Exhaust deteriorated

Inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 190,206 miles

All welding repairs covered in undersill

Offside Front Outer Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting points

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 190,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 189,621 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 188,774 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 187,570 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 187,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 187,101 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 185,738 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 185,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 183,100 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 180,478 miles

slight play in offside sterring arm

Pass 24 Jan 2012 178,705 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 178,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2011 177,641 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 177,641 miles

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 172,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 165,193 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion nearside inner sill

Pass 24 Jan 2008 160,106 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 150,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 137,315 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 137,297 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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R226 GPU is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R226 GPU, 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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R226 GPU is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R226 GPU shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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