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T278 JYB

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,969 mi
Last recorded114,969 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 JYB
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,969 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,917 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 111,917 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 110,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Airbag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Airbag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 110,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Just before bend toward tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill above tailpipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Airbag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Airbag perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both air bags perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both air bags perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 106,489 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking near hanger bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole near end of system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed near tail pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both air bags perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both air bags perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holed and tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill out of area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,943 miles

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

Offside inner sill corroded out of area

exhaust tip corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 99,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside inner sill corroded out of area

exhaust tip corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,411 miles

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,890 miles

Aux belt rubbing timing cover

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

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

Rear suspension air bellows perrishing

Small chip and crack in windscreen

Small cut off side rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,890 miles

Aux belt rubbing timing cover

Rear suspension air bellows perrishing

Small chip and crack in windscreen

Small cut off side rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,909 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 89,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,182 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 86,179 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,006 miles

o/s/r tyre load rating just in

Fail 7 Mar 2011 73,006 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre load rating just in

Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,154 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,464 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,225 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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T278 JYB is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T278 JYB, 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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T278 JYB is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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