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R294 YTF

1998 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,131 mi
Last recorded163,131 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Master124,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 YTF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2012 163,131 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine oil leak

patches of corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2011 155,084 miles

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

both sides sills heavy corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 21 Nov 2011 155,074 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

alternator belt loose

both sides sills heavy corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2010 152,988 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in rack

Fail 10 May 2010 152,988 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in rack

Pass 1 May 2009 141,520 miles

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

center seat belt stalk cover missing

front pads low, front discs lipped

Pass 13 Feb 2008 138,137 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 138,137 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

front pads wearing low

n/s/r indicator slightly affecting n/s/r sidelight

n/s/r light lens cracked

slight leak n/s cv boot

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2007 132,067 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 132,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

chip in windscreen

n/s headlight has a chip

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r indicator faded

o/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2005 125,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s cv boot leaking slightly

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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R294 YTF is a 1998 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R294 YTF, 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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R294 YTF is a 1998 Renault Master, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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