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HS51 DDV

2001 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

231,157 mi
Last recorded231,157 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 DDV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 231,157 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 231,157 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 231,049 miles

Both front strut top bearing/bushes noisy.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2023 231,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear road spring hanger as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear road spring hanger as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leaks.

N/S Under vehicle sill area corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipes corroded.

indicator stalk faulty.

Pass 25 May 2022 228,145 miles

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 May 2022 228,145 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2019 227,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Bumper ; Front loose at ends

Corrosion ; Areas at Nearside front edge of Subframe prescribed area

Corrosion ; Areas both Inner & Outer sills , outside prescribed areas

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 per side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Note ; Wheel fixings covered , other areas covered , restricted views

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished / cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine ; Starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake ; Lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded at hub flange area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle brackets area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 219,736 miles

Brakes ; Brake hose ferrules corroded , at pipes behind inner wing mouldings , 2 Nearside front & 2 Offside front

Corrosion ; Areas at sills & rear leaf spring mounts

Driveshafts ; Outer c.v. gaiter leaking grease , close to brake discs , Offside front

Engine ; Idle speed higher than normal

Engine ; Oil leak , not excessive

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubbers broken / tail pipe secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Note ; Damp around fuel injection pump

Registration ; Front number plate loose in housing

Trailer electrical socket insecure damaged (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 219,704 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes ; Brake hose ferrules corroded , at pipes behind inner wing mouldings , 2 Nearside front & 2 Offside front

Corrosion ; Areas at sills & rear leaf spring mounts

Driveshafts ; Outer c.v. gaiter leaking grease , close to brake discs , Offside front

Engine ; Idle speed higher than normal

Engine ; Oil leak , not excessive

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubbers broken / tail pipe secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Note ; Damp around fuel injection pump

Registration ; Front number plate loose in housing

Trailer electrical socket insecure damaged (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 212,398 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front brakes 14 % , Parking brakes 30 %

Corrosion ; Areas at sills / seams

Exhaust ; Rubber mounts deteriorated , tail pipe supported by wire

Note ; Noise from rear wheels on rotation , suspect Bearing Offside , Brakes Nearside ?

Tyres ; Both front tread balding on edges ,( suspect related to low pressures )

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 13 Dec 2017 212,398 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front brakes 14 % , Parking brakes 30 %

Central Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat stalk bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Corrosion ; Areas at sills / seams

Exhaust ; Rubber mounts deteriorated , tail pipe supported by wire

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

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

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

Note ; Noise from rear wheels on rotation , suspect Bearing Offside , Brakes Nearside ?

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

Tyres ; Both front tread balding on edges ,( suspect related to low pressures )

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 Dec 2016 206,045 miles

Bonnet ; Safety catch partially siezed

Corrosion ; Areas at inner sills , sill seams , rear chassis / crossmember by leaf spring hangers

Drivers view ; Wipers split

Driveshafts ; n/s outer gaiter leaking grease large end , close to brake disc

Wheel nuts covered , other cover & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 29 Nov 2016 205,921 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Bonnet ; Safety catch partially siezed

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 19 %

Brakes ; Parking brake imbalance , 65 % , o/s lower performance

Brakes ; Rear brakes imbalance

Corrosion ; Areas at inner sills , sill seams , rear chassis / crossmember by leaf spring hangers

Drivers view ; Wipers split

Driveshafts ; n/s outer gaiter leaking grease large end , close to brake disc

Wheel nuts covered , other cover & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 14 Dec 2015 198,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

osr wheel bearring slightly rough

various corrosion on body

wipers smeary

Fail 1 Dec 2015 198,008 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake look as they were getting hot

engine oil leak

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f wiper smears slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and getting low

slight play in o/s/f wheel

undertrey fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 186,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine and undertrey covered in oil

front wipers smear slightly

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

o/s/f steering rack gaiter starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2013 181,447 miles

fuel tank strap starting to corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 2 Aug 2013 181,440 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

fuel tank strap starting to corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Dec 2011 173,093 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 159,773 miles

handbrake on limit new pads

v. slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Dec 2010 159,545 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

v. slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Dec 2009 145,354 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 145,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 130,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 130,751 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 115,849 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake action poor

offsidw rear brake lazy releasing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 115,849 miles

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

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

hand brake action poor

offsidw rear brake lazy releasing

Pass 5 Dec 2006 94,286 miles

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

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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HS51 DDV is a 2001 Renault Master in Red with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 HS51 DDV, 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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HS51 DDV is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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