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V47 FJA

1999 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

235,862 mi
Last recorded235,862 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 FJA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 235,862 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 228,737 miles

nearside front shock absober lower securing bolt is too long and has spacers fitted no movement detected and the benifit of the doubt has been given to the presenter

Fail 23 Sep 2011 228,729 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front shock absober lower securing bolt is too long and has spacers fitted no movement detected and the benifit of the doubt has been given to the presenter

Pass 25 Sep 2010 217,234 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 217,231 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 217,231 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 205,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL PANEL POOR WELDING REPAIR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 205,329 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 195,864 miles

Cut to outer wall of o/s/f tyre

Drivers seat base damage.

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehivle running on special McKeowns Biodisel (slight smell/smoke).

Fail 24 Sep 2008 195,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cut to outer wall of o/s/f tyre

Drivers seat base damage.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehivle running on special McKeowns Biodisel (slight smell/smoke).

Pass 10 Sep 2007 185,028 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 185,940 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 18,483 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 172,294 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 172,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V47 FJA is a 1999 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 V47 FJA, 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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V47 FJA is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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