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T480 AJW

1999 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,108 mi
Last recorded148,108 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT480 AJW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 148,108 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 148,100 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 146,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 146,247 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 144,313 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses and their short pipes to the caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 144,303 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh (7.7 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses and their short pipes to the caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 142,891 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses including the pipe to the caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is a lower load rating than the ns but still meets the axle rating

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 142,882 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor nr front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses including the pipe to the caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is a lower load rating than the ns but still meets the axle rating

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 141,289 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides behind bumper on sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 140,257 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 140,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 139,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 139,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment needs cables (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 136,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 136,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & rear mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 135,700 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 135,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,602 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 135,592 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 135,492 miles

General corrosion to outer sill areas

Pass 1 Mar 2014 135,407 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 135,257 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 135,124 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 135,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 134,845 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 134,132 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 134,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 133,148 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 131,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 129,682 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 129,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 126,330 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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T480 AJW is a 1999 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T480 AJW, 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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T480 AJW is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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