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V540 MCR

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,449 mi
Last recorded164,449 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 MCR
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 164,449 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 154,213 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat cushion worn to frame leaving a sharp edge

vehicle only fitted with six passenger seats

Pass 10 Nov 2010 154,153 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal antislip pad slightly worn

drivers seat cushions badly worn

front bearing noise hard to differentiate between gearbox or wheel bearings

nearside front saloon light not working

oil leaks

water hose above gearbox damp (heater?)

gearbox noisy, locks up, jumps out of reverse and clutch pedal sticks down

Fail 4 Nov 2010 154,146 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

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

brake pedal antislip pad slightly worn

drivers seat cushions badly worn

front bearing noise hard to differentiate between gearbox or wheel bearings

nearside front saloon light not working

oil leaks

water hose above gearbox damp (heater?)

gearbox noisy, locks up, jumps out of reverse and clutch pedal sticks down

Pass 3 Nov 2009 149,877 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

all seat belts slow to retract

drivers seat cover split (damaged)

gearlever knob loose

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and surface cuts

offside rear wheel chair belt webbing slightly damaged

offside window winder handle broken

oil level low

only 6 seats fitted at time of test

side sliding door inner trim split

Fail 30 Oct 2009 149,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

all seat belts slow to retract

drivers seat cover split (damaged)

gearlever knob loose

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and surface cuts

offside rear wheel chair belt webbing slightly damaged

offside window winder handle broken

oil level low

side sliding door inner trim split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 136,537 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

only six seats fitted at time of test

rear brakes noisy, rear shoes appear low through inspection holes

sparewheel carrier loose

Fail 3 Nov 2008 136,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

only six seats fitted at time of test

rear brakes noisy, rear shoes appear low through inspection holes

sparewheel carrier loose

Pass 5 Nov 2007 116,665 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 116,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,236 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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V540 MCR is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 122,482 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V540 MCR, 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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V540 MCR is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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