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V253 GDL

1999 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 GDL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 92,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 92,446 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to heavy cracking / perishing on outer sidewall. 225/70x15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,106 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 91,365 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 90,610 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 90,410 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 90,409 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 90,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlamp levelling device slow operation

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,267 miles

Parking brake effort low

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,142 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slight cracking in sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,563 miles

offside wiper split on end

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,103 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 89,028 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,222 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 87,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front sill corroded.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,630 miles

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

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

damage to drivers seat belt buckle

offside wiper blade splitting at end

Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,003 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 60,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to drivers seat belt plastic button

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,917 miles

both front constant velocity boots deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2006 53,917 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 46,252 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 46,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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V253 GDL is a 1999 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V253 GDL, 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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V253 GDL is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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