MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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)
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)
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
both front cv boots poor condition
How Reliable is the Renault Master?
Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V257 FMW registered?
V257 FMW is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 17 September 1999.
Is V257 FMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V257 FMW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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