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1998 RENAULT MASTER2.5L Diesel

S633 APL

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 148,339 miles recorded, this White 1998 RENAULT MASTER runs on Diesel with a 2499cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 28/03/2024
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2499cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen
Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
Locked
Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
Locked
V5C Logbook
Locked
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Aug 2026, 02:00
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1998 Renault Master (S633 APL), we found 4 MOT results in the period of August 2021 to March 2023.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 2 passes and 2 failures recorded. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 17 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced to re”; “Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.

Buying Score
25/100
Risk Level
High
High
Est. Annual Cost
£1,200-£1,600
Mileage
The mileage of 148,339 is slightly below...

Our Verdict

Avoid this vehicle unless looking for a dedicated project with significant mechanical skills. It suffers from severe structural corrosion and recurring safety failures that make it a risky investment for the average buyer.

The primary focus must be a thorough structural inspection by a qualified metal fabricator. The MOT history shows multiple instances of corrosion in the inner integral structures, rear sills, and towbar mounting areas. One failure noted foam being used to fill structural gaps, indicating poor quality past repairs. This is a major red flag.

Check the entire braking system meticulously, as the vehicle has a history of failed brake efficiency, seized master cylinders, and inoperative parking brakes. Ensure the service history shows regular oil changes, as a persistent oil leak has been noted in recent tests. Negotiate aggressively based on the high cost of structural repairs required to keep the van roadworthy long-term.

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