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R259 GPU

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,119 mi
Last recorded178,119 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 178,119 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 178,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2007 170,845 miles

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake lever travel high

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter starting to perish and seep grease

Offside Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 170,845 miles

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake lever travel high

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

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter starting to perish and seep grease

Pass 20 May 2006 159,287 miles

Front number plate damaged slightly

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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R259 GPU is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R259 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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What year was R259 GPU registered?

R259 GPU is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R259 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 GPU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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