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V616 HHB

1999 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 HHB
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 107,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Rank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 107,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Rank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 106,764 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 106,753 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer and pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 106,143 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,992 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near top shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 104,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking brake fluid. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near top shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,515 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front step areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 102,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front step areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,560 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 9,854 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 97,261 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cab has slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,412 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 96,409 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both parking brake cables (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,950 miles

Nearside Front Sill excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front Sill excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Park brake cable outer sleeve split

Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sill excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front Sill excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Park brake cable outer sleeve split

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,721 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked/perished

both outer sills excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area at time of test

offside front brake hose bracket broken off

offside front jacking point corroded not considered excessive at time of test

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 11 Jun 2015 93,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked/perished

both outer sills excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area at time of test

offside front brake hose bracket broken off

offside front jacking point corroded not considered excessive at time of test

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,051 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes binding slightly not showing up in RBT

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

nearside outer sill excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2014 93,041 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes binding slightly not showing up in RBT

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

nearside outer sill excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area at time of test

wiper blades split and in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,415 miles

nearside outer sill excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 4 Jun 2013 91,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside outer sill excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,147 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe excessively corroded

nearside rear tyre cut all the way around the center of the tread not deep enough to reach plys/cords at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2012 89,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe excessively corroded

nearside rear tyre cut all the way around the center of the tread not deep enough to reach plys/cords at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,557 miles

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

nearside outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 9 Jun 2011 86,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

stop lights dim x2

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 83,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,938 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 82,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,784 miles

Additional spring fitted to N/S/R suspension for loading horses

Front number plate cracked

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

Underside very rusty

Vehicle close to maximum gross weight unladen (3196Kg)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 82,780 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Additional spring fitted to N/S/R suspension for loading horses

Front number plate cracked

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

Underside very rusty

Vehicle close to maximum gross weight unladen (3196Kg)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 82,450 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 81,727 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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V616 HHB is a 1999 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V616 HHB, 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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V616 HHB is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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