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T491 JEO

1999 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

45,688 mi
Last recorded45,688 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 JEO
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 45,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 45,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tailpipe too short/not pointing downwards (fumes hitting underside) (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 40,485 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 40,482 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 36,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer - corroded and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

o/s front jacking point rusty/corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 36,851 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides at rear of inner sills holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer - corroded and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

o/s front jacking point rusty/corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 36,397 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 36,335 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 36,285 miles

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted n/s and o/s rear bumper missing exposing sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,070 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 35,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,580 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 33,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,227 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 31,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertray adrift

warning light on dash

Fail 11 Jul 2013 29,922 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertray adrift

warning light on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,047 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 28,044 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 28,043 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,000 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 24,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,912 miles

steering wheel cover damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,810 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,246 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 21,246 miles

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,189 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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T491 JEO is a 1999 Renault Master in Green with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 T491 JEO, 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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T491 JEO is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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