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LX51 VMA

2001 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,950 mi
Last recorded95,950 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VMA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 95,950 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 95,435 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 95,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 93,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 93,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 93,170 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 93,166 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both pipe ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both pipe ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,546 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 92,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill under side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner corrosion on inner cil

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,801 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 91,786 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings whole sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,166 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 83,536 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,105 miles

slight lift in bottom ball joints

Fail 26 Mar 2012 82,105 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

slight lift in bottom ball joints

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,873 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,211 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,689 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 76,689 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,291 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 66,573 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 66,551 miles

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

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

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

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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LX51 VMA is a 2001 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX51 VMA, 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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What year was LX51 VMA registered?

LX51 VMA is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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