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S578 UMY

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

264,947 mi
Last recorded264,947 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 UMY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 264,947 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 264,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 255,861 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 255,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

ns outer sill corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 2 Oct 2013 249,507 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 249,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2012 233,327 miles

Oil leak

exhaust help up with cable ties

Fail 29 Sep 2012 233,327 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre missing

exhaust help up with cable ties

Pass 11 Oct 2011 224,498 miles

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

massive oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 224,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

massive oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 212,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 201,668 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 201,668 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 185,360 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 185,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 177,635 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exhaust system in poor condition and blowing slighty at front flexy joint, play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 172,309 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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S578 UMY is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S578 UMY, 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 S578 UMY registered?

S578 UMY is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S578 UMY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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