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V523 EFR

1999 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,631 mi
Last recorded78,631 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 EFR
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 78,631 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 78,477 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 71,768 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on outer side walls

cracks on rear number plate

Fail 27 Nov 2013 69,369 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on outer side walls

cracks on rear number plate

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,176 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coroddsion to n/s/f outer sill not within a perscibed area

rear brakes noisy

wipers split at the ends

Fail 22 Nov 2012 68,176 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coroddsion to n/s/f outer sill not within a perscibed area

rear brakes noisy

wipers split at the ends

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,063 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,063 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 63,167 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 59,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,952 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,846 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,068 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 50,149 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 50,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V523 EFR is a 1999 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V523 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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V523 EFR is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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