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V257 FMW

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

213,084 mi
Last recorded213,084 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 FMW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 213,084 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jack point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis within leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill behind rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis within leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill behind rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear wheel archs corroded

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

Nearside Front outer sill/wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perishing

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

Offside Front Outer sill/wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 211,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 206,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 201,372 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 197,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 188,693 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2011 181,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 172,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 164,283 miles

Front pads worn

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

Slight roughness in front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2008 155,311 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 147,594 miles

both front cv boots poor condition

Pass 4 May 2006 139,398 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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V257 FMW is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V257 FMW, 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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V257 FMW is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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