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HV51 RVC

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,981 mi
Last recorded178,981 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 RVC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 178,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area corroding - shock absorber mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF + OSF

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear brake lines corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 178,963 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point excessively corroded - subframe mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill marked yellow. Front leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underside floor area marked yellow. Front leaf spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill MARKED YELLOW. Front leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill marked yellow. leaf spring front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements both rear brake efforts low 100 - 120 (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area corroding - shock absorber mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF + OSF

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear brake lines corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 177,235 miles

Both nearside and offside engine mounts severely deteriorated

Chip to screen x3

Corrosion to Offside and Nearside rear sills

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake cable corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil residue to engine sump area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 177,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both nearside and offside engine mounts severely deteriorated

Chip to screen x3

Corrosion to Offside and Nearside rear sills

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake cable corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil residue to engine sump area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively LIMIT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 175,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

corrosion to sill & out-rigger area's

engine mount is deteriorating

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 19 Jan 2024 175,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out-rigger area's - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

corrosion to sill & out-rigger area's

engine mount is deteriorating

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 3 Feb 2023 215,219 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 215,214 miles

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting fwd of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 213,584 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body been under sealed over repairs

Fail 12 Jan 2022 213,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 213,118 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2021 213,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2020 212,387 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wiper blade not clearing windscreen very well

inner and outer sills corroded & general corrosion to vehicle

noise when front wheels when spun

Fail 15 Jan 2020 212,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

inner and outer sills corroded & general corrosion to vehicle

noise when front wheels when spun

Pass 31 Jan 2019 210,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel grabbing slightly

Offside Rear arch trim missing

Offside Rear service brake efficiency lower than nearside

Offside engine mount deteriorating

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroding

engine sump corroding

inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

moisture high pressure pump engine areas

under body general corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2019 210,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas within 30 cm of sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas within 30 cm of sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn more then nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel grabbing slightly

Offside Front outer sill areas corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside Rear arch trim missing

Offside Rear service brake efficiency lower than nearside

Offside engine mount deteriorating

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroding

engine sump corroding

inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

moisture high pressure pump engine areas

under body general corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2018 208,554 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside around ferules on hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calipers nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

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

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

Nearside Front wheel grabbing slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between treads

Offside Rear body trims missing

Offside engine mount deteriorating

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

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

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

corrosion to body

engine sump corroding

oil leak engine area

sill areas corroding nearside and offside

under body general corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2017 206,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & offside front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

offside wiper deteriorating

Fail 20 Jan 2017 206,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & offside front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

offside wiper deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2016 204,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

steering system slightly tight

Fail 26 Jan 2016 204,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills area,s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills area,s (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

steering system slightly tight

Pass 4 Feb 2015 202,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 202,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 200,004 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 197,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

near side front tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2012 195,999 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 10 Feb 2011 149,943 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 193,171 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 193,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 191,228 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 191,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 186,296 miles

alternator belt splitting

chips in screen

front brake pads getting low

n/s sliding door outer handle broken

oil leak on n/s gearbox seal

Pass 31 Mar 2006 182,757 miles

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

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

drivers seat swob worn

Fail 29 Mar 2006 182,757 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

drivers seat swob worn

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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HV51 RVC is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HV51 RVC, 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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HV51 RVC is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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