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R268 COT

1998 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,095 mi
Last recorded97,095 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 COT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 97,092 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside hole and corroded not with in 30 cm of suspension/ seat

Fail 15 Sep 2023 96,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole and corroded inner sill 30cm of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole and corroded 30cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside hole and corroded not with in 30 cm of suspension/ seat

Pass 30 Aug 2022 96,813 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

difficult to assess condition of front brake pads due to wheel/caliper design

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,741 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 94,625 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 93,149 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 93,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 92,067 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 92,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,602 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 90,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,676 miles

o/s and n/s rear backing sills starting to corrode

o/s backing sill middle section corroded and holed

Fail 16 Apr 2015 87,676 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s and n/s rear backing sills starting to corrode

o/s backing sill middle section corroded and holed

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,227 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 85,227 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,613 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,613 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 79,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 76,358 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,759 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 67,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,705 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 67,705 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2007 66,237 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 65,329 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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R268 COT is a 1998 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R268 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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What year was R268 COT registered?

R268 COT is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R268 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 COT shows 30 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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