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S501 XBP

1999 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,171 mi
Last recorded196,171 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 XBP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 196,171 miles

Centre exhaust clamp loose.

Front brake discs getting worn.

Nail in near side rear tyre.

Near side rear floor/acrh getting corroded.

Off side rear lens cracked.

Off side wiper blade loose.

Rear sills getting corroded.

Rear spring front and rear mounting brackets getting corroded.

Steering colum universal joint getting stiff.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 188,965 miles

brake fluid getting low

engine and gearbox oil leak

both rear spring front and rear eye bushes getting corroded

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

fuel tank straps getting corroded

offside rear and nearside front lenses cracked

offside rear tyre getting low

small hole offside c.v boot

some damage tow bar socket mounting bracket

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 188,965 miles

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

both rear spring front and rear eye bushes getting corroded

brake fluid getting low

engine and gearbox oil leak

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

fuel tank straps getting corroded

offside rear and nearside front lenses cracked

offside rear tyre getting low

small hole offside c.v boot

some damage tow bar socket mounting bracket

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 188,810 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

engine oil leak

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

fuel tank straps getting corroded

offside rear lens cracked

small hole offside c.v boot

some damage tow bar socket mounting bracket

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 184,191 miles

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing slightly

exhaust getting corroded

front chassis rails getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside front lens cracked

some play both bottom balljoints

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 181,048 miles

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside front tyre right on legal ,limit

offside front tyre getting low

some corrosion both outer step seams

some play front drop links

some play nearside bottom balljoint

some play steering rack

washers lazy

Pass 2 Jun 2009 176,115 miles

Both front bottom ball joints gaiters split.

Both rear lens cracked.

Exhaust tail pipe getting corroded.

Front discs getting worn.

Front pads getting low.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Off side front and off side rear tyres getting low.

Off side front tyre getting low.

Rear spring mounting brackets getting corroded.

nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

Fail 2 Jun 2009 176,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front bottom ball joints gaiters split.

Both rear lens cracked.

Exhaust tail pipe getting corroded.

Front discs getting worn.

Front pads getting low.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Off side front and off side rear tyres getting low.

Off side front tyre getting low.

Rear spring mounting brackets getting corroded.

Pass 27 May 2008 174,474 miles

both top suspension arm rubbers getting perished

brake pipes to rear cylinders getting corroded

exhaust tailpipe getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside bottom balljoint rubber boot split

nearside front tyre getting low

rear anti roll bar mounting and link bushes getting worn

rear number plate laminates getting separated

rear spring u bolt brackets getting corroded

small holes both c v boots

some play steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2007 169,131 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 122,504 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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S501 XBP is a 1999 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 122,482 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 S501 XBP, 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 27 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S501 XBP registered?

S501 XBP is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S501 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 XBP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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