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R293 COT

1998 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,369 mi
Last recorded124,369 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 COT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 124,369 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,387 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 122,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 119,402 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

limited amount of water from off side washer but still enough to clear

reading on near side rear brake half off off side rear 137 260

Fail 1 Oct 2011 119,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

limited amount of water from off side washer but still enough to clear

reading on near side rear brake half off off side rear 137 260

Pass 27 Aug 2010 117,014 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 114,915 miles

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

cracks in exhaust mount rubbers

Pass 21 Jun 2008 114,303 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2007 113,912 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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R293 COT is a 1998 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R293 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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R293 COT is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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