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S521 VPV

1999 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,263 mi
Last recorded190,263 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 VPV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 190,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front indicator lamp broken

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 189,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lamp cracked

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 189,427 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lamp cracked

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 188,159 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 188,159 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 186,376 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2022 186,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 183,564 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 183,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 179,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 179,903 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 174,738 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 216,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 213,270 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 210,757 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 204,661 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 200,826 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 197,150 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 192,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 192,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 188,256 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 188,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 182,400 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 175,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 173,042 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 168,682 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 168,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 7 Apr 2006 162,486 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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S521 VPV is a 1999 Renault Master in Red with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S521 VPV, 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 S521 VPV registered?

S521 VPV is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S521 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 VPV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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