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R266 COT

1998 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,409 mi
Last recorded113,409 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 COT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 113,409 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 110,325 miles

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

headlamp beam converters fitted

Fail 27 May 2017 110,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 105,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2016 105,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure fixing bolt was loose (6.6.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,453 miles

very slight play in front suspension ball joints

Fail 29 May 2015 100,453 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

very slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 97,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,980 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 96,980 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

aux. drivebelt is deteriorated

front brake discs in poor condition,worn and corroded

oil leaks,engine very oily

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 1 Jul 2008 92,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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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R266 COT is a 1998 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R266 COT, 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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R266 COT is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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