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SY08 VYC

2008 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,904 mi
Last recorded108,904 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 108,904 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front indicator has condensation

nearside sliding door centre guide worn

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Apr 2013 103,282 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear parking brake cables corroded

front exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside sliding door centre guide worn

Pass 9 Apr 2012 86,544 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 27 Mar 2012 86,304 miles

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

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

nuts missing off offside doorcheck

offside wiper blade split

fire extinguisher insecure

seatbelt mountings and bolts exposed on some seats

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,992 miles

2nd row nearside seat back damaged exposing seat belt reel unit

5th row nearside inner seat back damaged

5th row offside seat back damaged exposing seat belt reel unit

5th row offside seat belt frayed slightly

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,868 miles

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

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

2nd row nearside seat back damaged exposing seat belt reel unit

5th row nearside inner seat back damaged

5th row offside seat back damaged exposing seat belt reel unit

5th row offside seat belt frayed slightly

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,142 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,136 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,970 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

front seat covers removed as when fitted does not allow the seatbelts to function as per manufacturers specification

Fail 19 Mar 2009 17,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

seat covers removed as seatbelts unable to function correctly

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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SY08 VYC is a 2008 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,451 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 SY08 VYC, 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 18 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY08 VYC registered?

SY08 VYC is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SY08 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 VYC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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