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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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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
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
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
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
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
corosion on parking brake cables
o/s outer sill corosion
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
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
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
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
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
play/wear in ns front ball joints
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)
Ball joint play/wear.
LOw effort on handbrake. New discs and pads fitted at test.
NSF wiper torn.
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.
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?
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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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