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SW05 BTY

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,977 mi
Last recorded174,977 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 BTY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 174,977 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 174,977 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 147,603 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 147,603 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 119,550 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 119,444 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 86,698 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 86,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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SW05 BTY is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 106,058 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 SW05 BTY, 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 21 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW05 BTY registered?

SW05 BTY is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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