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R252 TRX

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,631 mi
Last recorded96,631 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 TRX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,631 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

Front wiper blades deteriorating

High level brake light not working

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Offside front outer CV gaiter weeping grease

Steering rack weeping

Stone chips in windscreen

Sump corroding

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode in various places

Various oil weeps

Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

both rear leaf spring shackle mounts slightly corroded

high level stop light not working

various oil leaks

Fail 8 Jul 2014 96,631 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

both rear leaf spring shackle mounts slightly corroded

high level stop light not working

various oil leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,631 miles

Coolant leak

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

both front outer sills slightly corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

both rear leaf spring shackle mounts slightly corroded

nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has an area slightly damaged (flat spot)

slight play in both front shock lower bushes

slight play in both front suspension upper arm ball joints

various chips in windscreen

various oil leaks

very slight play in both front steering rack track rod inner ball joints

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,631 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs lipped and worn thin

slight play in both front shock lower bushes

slight play in both front steering track rod inner ball joints

various oil leaks

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,631 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 96,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,631 miles

Both rear light clusters slightly damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split

Ns side loading door handle broken

Oil leak

Osf indicator lens slightly damaged

Windscreen slightly damaged

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 7 Jun 2010 96,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear light clusters slightly damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split

Ns side loading door handle broken

Oil leak

Osf indicator lens slightly damaged

Slight play in both front track rod ball joints

Windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 91,590 miles

Both outer front cv gaiters starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish + valve deteriorating (strong advise)

Offside front drive shaft centre bearing noisy

Offside rear tyre starting to perish + tread in slight poor condition

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2008 91,590 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both outer front cv gaiters starting to deteriorate

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish + valve deteriorating (strong advise)

Offside front drive shaft centre bearing noisy

Offside rear tyre starting to perish + tread in slight poor condition

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2007 91,590 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre starting to perish

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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R252 TRX is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R252 TRX, 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 R252 TRX registered?

R252 TRX is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R252 TRX shows 12 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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