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BU51 SWK

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,451 mi
Last recorded186,451 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 SWK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 186,451 miles

9 seats fitted at time of test

Centre passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door runners deteriorated (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 186,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged cv joint braking up (2.4.G.4a)

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

9 seats fitted at time of test

Centre passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door runners deteriorated (6.2.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 161,304 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 161,300 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 136,926 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 136,926 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 116,023 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Small section of wiring insecure,located in nearside front wheel arch.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 116,023 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Small section of wiring insecure,located in nearside front wheel arch.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 99,514 miles

N/S Front & N/S Rear folding seats & belts not inspected (stowed away)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 99,514 miles

N/S Front & N/S Rear folding seats & belts not inspected (stowed away)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,565 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 76,553 miles

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

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

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

bind on nearside front wheel

nearside front top ball joint dust cover split

slight interaction on rear side with indicators operating

slight lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 58,388 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,194 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,858 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 38,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,674 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 7 Oct 2006 21,105 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 14,721 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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BU51 SWK is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 111,082 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 BU51 SWK, 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 25 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 SWK is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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