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V146 GCW

1999 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

157,729 mi
Last recorded157,729 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 GCW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 157,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting back to front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting back to front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 157,363 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 157,333 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching shocker (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

cab above windscreen is badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 154,649 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear outer side light not working

Fail 20 Oct 2021 154,643 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2020 152,924 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 152,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 150,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 148,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 147,451 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 147,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 145,713 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 145,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 142,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides front steps corroded and holed not in prescribed areas

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 142,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides front steps corroded and holed not in prescribed areas

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 139,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides front door steps corroded and holed not in prescribed areas

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 139,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both sides front door steps corroded and holed not in prescribed areas

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 136,800 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 136,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 132,626 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 132,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 131,527 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 131,008 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 131,008 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 128,882 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 128,882 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 126,359 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 126,359 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 123,956 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 123,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 121,207 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 121,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V146 GCW 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 53.1%.

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 V146 GCW, 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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V146 GCW is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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