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V522 EFR

1999 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,686 mi
Last recorded80,686 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 EFR
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 80,686 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside/offside (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine mount(s) worn

various components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,608 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside/offside (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine mount(s) worn

various components corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 79,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

various components corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside/offside (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine mount(s) worn

Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,034 miles

Inner sills undersealed

Pass 4 May 2023 76,621 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NEARSIDE BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Lever has excessive travel but passed brake test - needs adjustment

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator - sidelamp interference (4.2.3 (c))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 76,608 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG UNDER BATTERY TRAY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG WITHIN 30CM OF ENGINE MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE OUTER SILL VARIOUS AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL NEAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier securing bracket corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NEARSIDE BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Lever has excessive travel but passed brake test - needs adjustment

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator - sidelamp interference (4.2.3 (c))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 73,426 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,613 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,526 miles

Brake fluid reservoir on minimum

Near side front and off side front lower ball joints have slight lift

Off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,464 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 67,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,720 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,372 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,628 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 59,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,424 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,713 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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V522 EFR is a 1999 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V522 EFR, 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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V522 EFR is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V522 EFR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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