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L8 GYP

2001 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

122,139 mi
Last recorded122,139 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GYP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,337 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 121,309 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Held with cable tie. (1.1.17 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,805 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 120,800 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 120,383 miles

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 120,376 miles

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

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

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,892 miles

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

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

corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Fail 17 Feb 2022 119,887 miles

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

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

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

corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,644 miles

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 119,642 miles

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

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 119,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,662 miles

front subframe coroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 118,093 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 118,088 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides, front out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

front subframe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,787 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened Park (3.5.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Outer & under sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Floor to arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, chassis & mounting brackets (2.4.A.3)

Service brake efficiency only just met

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 116,757 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill area, patch not continously welded (2.4.A.3)

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened Park (3.5.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Outer & under sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Floor to arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, chassis & mounting brackets (2.4.A.3)

Service brake efficiency only just met

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 116,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer & under sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides,rear floor,shock absorber mounting areas (same as above) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area,both sides,rear spring rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened Park brake (3.5.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Outer & under sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front outer sill area corroded & holed

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides,chassis & mounting brackets (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,971 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 114,943 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 113,609 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both outer rear arb bushes have slight movement

Fail 15 Jan 2014 112,325 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear sill excessive corrosion close to prescribed area

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 107,356 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside reverse light inop

Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,845 miles

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)

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

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 104,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 101,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 98,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 92,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 86,066 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 86,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 318,216 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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L8 GYP is a 2001 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L8 GYP, 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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L8 GYP is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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