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T280 VUK

1999 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,424 mi
Last recorded119,424 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 VUK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 119,424 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front suspension corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2025 119,397 miles

n/s sill lip corroded

surface corrosion underbody

suspension components front and rear surface corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2024 119,397 miles

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

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s sill weak patch repaired evident

Fail 9 Jan 2024 118,351 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s sill weak patch repaired evident

Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,512 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

both rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 117,507 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

both rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,269 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,674 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 115,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear spring and rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of sprint and rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

off side outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Sep 2019 113,568 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone-chip on offside area of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,372 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 111,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear shackle mounting outrigger holed by corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,922 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball-joints. (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has minor cracking/weathering in valleys of tread pattern.

Offside rear tyre outer wall has minor surface cracking/weathering..

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of lower inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,786 miles

Both wiper-blade rubbers deteriorating. Recommend replace.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,758 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 105,248 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall poor

Fail 7 Jun 2011 105,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall poor

Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,168 miles

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

n/s front tyre outer wall badly scuffed by "kerbing"

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,656 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 100,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 98,459 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 86,513 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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T280 VUK is a 1999 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 T280 VUK, 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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T280 VUK is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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