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T261 KDF

1999 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

103,787 mi
Last recorded103,787 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 KDF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 103,787 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 103,787 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust system broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both osr and nsr (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 101,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under seal

Fail 14 Aug 2024 101,632 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under seal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,142 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill.marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill.marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill .marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,438 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,432 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

engine under cover slight insecure

high level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre slight worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight perished

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint /tie rod

vin plate damaged

windscreen wash poor

Fail 9 Sep 2020 89,997 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour both (10.1 (m))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

engine under cover slight insecure

high level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre slight worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight perished

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint /tie rod

vin plate damaged

windscreen wash poor

Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,012 miles

under trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

anti slip on clutch pedal missing

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to nearside outer sill

high level brake light not working

Fail 10 Sep 2019 85,004 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror plastic is smashed and has a shape edge which is likely to cause an injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excessive corrosion, on the inside of the rear sill section, within 30CM of a suspension mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excessive corrosion, on the inside and outside of the rear sill section, within 30CM of a suspension mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant level close to minimum level

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads are wearing thin, cannot see clearly enough if they are bellow 1.5mm or not. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F Brake disk is heavily lipped, O/S/F is not. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Excessive corrosion, on the outside of the front sill section, but not within 30CM of a mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade is split on the ends but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror is missing one of the two mirror glasses, but you can still see to the rear of the vehicle.

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Excessive corrosion, on the outside of the centre sill section, but not within 30CM of a mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Excessive corrosion, on the outside of the rear sill section/inner wheel arch but not within 30CM of a mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front CV Boot retaining clip is a cable tie and not a CV Boot retaining clip, the boot is leaking CV Grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Excessive corrosion, on the outside of the front sill section/inner wheel arch but not within 30CM of a mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge and getting close to the wear indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade is missing most of the rubber strip but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Excessive corrosion, on the outside of the rear sill section/inner wheel arch but not within 30CM of a mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Flexi routed incorrectly. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

O/S/F Wiper blade deteriorated.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack ball joint.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded at clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front c.v gaitor leaking

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tail pipe corroded

oil leak

unable to see brake front pads

Fail 7 Aug 2018 73,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded at clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front c.v gaitor leaking

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tail pipe corroded

oil leak

unable to see brake front pads

Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,439 miles

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

nearside upper wing mirror glass missing

Fail 31 Jul 2017 69,434 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

nearside upper wing mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,403 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 67,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,755 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 65,754 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,360 miles

front brake discs and pads well worn.

rear brakes noisy.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,311 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs and pads well worn.

rear brakes noisy.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,331 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,330 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,292 miles

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

front brake discs well worn.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 59,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs well worn.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs well worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,051 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs well worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,391 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,391 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,137 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,380 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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T261 KDF is a 1999 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 T261 KDF, 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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T261 KDF is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 24 August 1999.

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