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R261 GPU

1998 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,904 mi
Last recorded98,904 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,857 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 98,453 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,380 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,233 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 98,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,000 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

advise nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall but not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,686 miles

has cutin tread on rear tyre 25 mm not deepenough to reach cords

has light crack in exhaust needs attention

Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,097 miles

n/s side wall starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 96,673 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 96,111 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 96,065 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,863 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,293 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 95,283 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 93,556 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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R261 GPU is a 1998 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R261 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 R261 GPU registered?

R261 GPU is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R261 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 GPU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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