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SO02 FMU

2002 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,689 mi
Last recorded181,689 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Master100,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 FMU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 181,689 miles

centre exhaust rubber split

damage to nearside sill

front brake pads unevenly worn across axle

Fail 30 Jan 2017 181,686 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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)

centre exhaust rubber split

damage to nearside sill

front brake pads unevenly worn across axle

Pass 1 Feb 2016 167,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 167,392 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working upper (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 150,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 150,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 138,837 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 138,837 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,004 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 119,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,506 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,243 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 92,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 83,506 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 83,506 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 74,046 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 74,046 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 53,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,960 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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SO02 FMU is a 2002 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 100,650 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 SO02 FMU, 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 24 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO02 FMU registered?

SO02 FMU is a 2002 Renault Master, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is SO02 FMU safe to buy?

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