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NU51 BUF

2001 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

168,441 mi
Last recorded168,441 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 168,441 miles

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

Fuel tank securing straps corroded

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Various corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2025 168,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank securing straps corroded

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Various corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2024 165,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 165,897 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 165,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near leaf spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near leaf spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under body as slight corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2024 165,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 lower (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 lower (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment universal joint (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both inner sills corroded not in perscribed areas

Pass 15 Feb 2023 162,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper inner wheel arch corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 3 Feb 2023 162,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper inner wheel arch corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front brake hoses x2 inadequately supported

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 Feb 2022 159,796 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 159,068 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 155,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 152,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 152,603 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 150,229 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 150,214 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 146,180 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 146,178 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 139,441 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 139,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 134,194 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 134,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

AUX belt perished

Pass 8 Mar 2014 125,243 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside outer sill and out rigger at front

corrosion to offside front outer sill and out rigger

nearside inner sill has heavy corrosion outside of prescribed area

suspect/poor repair to nearside rear sill

Fail 7 Mar 2014 125,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside outer sill and out rigger at front

corrosion to offside front outer sill and out rigger

nearside inner sill has heavy corrosion outside of prescribed area

suspect/poor repair to nearside rear sill

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 120,210 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting rubber badly deteriorated

outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 119,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting rubber badly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,671 miles

corosion on parking brake cables

o/s outer sill corosion

Fail 20 Oct 2011 107,670 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corosion on parking brake cables

o/s outer sill corosion

Pass 23 Oct 2010 93,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Oct 2010 93,061 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2009 82,013 miles

condensation in osf headlamp beam image ok at test

corrosion on brake pipes and flexy hose ends not all pipes visible at test

front brake imbalance 23%

rear brake discs slight corrosion

slight stiffness in steering

steering rack play/wear

upper front ball joints play/wear

Fail 29 Oct 2009 82,007 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

condensation in osf headlamp beam image ok at test

corrosion on brake pipes and flexy hose ends not all pipes visible at test

rear brake discs slight corrosion

steering rack play/wear

upper front ball joints play/wear

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,556 miles

play/wear in ns front ball joints

Fail 27 Aug 2008 76,521 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,971 miles

Ball joint play/wear.

LOw effort on handbrake. New discs and pads fitted at test.

NSF wiper torn.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 66,959 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

NSF bottom ball jloint play/wear. OSF top ball joint play/wear. Not excessive at test.

NSF wiper torn.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,640 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 57,640 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front tyres getting low on tread

slight play /wear in the top and bottom front ball joints

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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NU51 BUF is a 2001 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NU51 BUF, 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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NU51 BUF is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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