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R27 GNA

1998 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,446 mi
Last recorded191,446 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 GNA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 191,446 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated hoses insecure/chaffing drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/floor seam near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling behind bumper , near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section both sides of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/floor seam near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling behind bumper near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2021 180,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 24 Sep 2021 180,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 31 Aug 2020 168,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2020 168,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2019 163,049 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 163,031 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At Subframe Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step/Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At Subframe Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step/Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Silencer Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Body Panels Excessively Corroded Both Sides

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 157,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower door sill area corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 157,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower door sill area corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 151,991 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 151,846 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front coupling (7.1.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer lower body panel near anchor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2016 140,716 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 140,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear lagging (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front split (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 129,639 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 129,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 120,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2014 120,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Offside rear sill beginning to corrode.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 111,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,783 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 98,517 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 97,401 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 97,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 97,088 miles

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

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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R27 GNA is a 1998 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R27 GNA, 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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R27 GNA is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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