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V171 PBM

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,045 mi
Last recorded102,045 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 PBM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 102,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

all front brake hoses insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak at front of engine

Fail 4 Oct 2010 98,022 miles

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak at front of engine

gearbox requires some attention

Pass 22 Oct 2009 93,806 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 93,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1e)

drivers door cracked around hinges

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,447 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 86,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

offside front flexy brake hoses not securely clipped

Pass 19 Oct 2007 79,083 miles

Driving control(s) anti-slip provision worn (6.8.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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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V171 PBM is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V171 PBM, 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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V171 PBM is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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