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T270 VWU

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

167,633 mi
Last recorded167,633 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 VWU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 167,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing on both edges

Nearside rear brake pipe across axle slighty corroded

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

Offside front lower shock absorber bush slighty deteriorated

Offside front seat frame slighty damaged

Oil leak

Rear doors need attention

Fail 8 Nov 2013 167,631 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing on both edges

Nearside rear brake pipe across axle slighty corroded

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

Offside front lower shock absorber bush slighty deteriorated

Offside front seat frame slighty damaged

Oil leak

Rear doors need attention

Fail 10 Oct 2013 167,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing on both edges

Nearside rear brake pipe across axle slighty corroded

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

Offside front lower shock absorber bush slighty deteriorated

Offside front seat frame slighty damaged

Oil leak

Rear doors need attention

Pass 16 Oct 2012 152,637 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 152,637 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 136,433 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Oct 2011 136,433 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2010 123,940 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 122,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 106,322 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 87,696 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 87,690 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,444 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 67,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 2 May 2006 53,844 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 53,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

off side and near side front tyres wearing on the out side wall

slight wear on break pedal rubber

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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T270 VWU 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 47.1%.

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 T270 VWU, 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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T270 VWU is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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