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V637 MJW

1999 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

193,717 mi
Last recorded193,717 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV637 MJW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 193,717 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 192,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 192,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 188,107 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs rear (2.4.G.2)

nsf inner sill hole

Pass 15 Oct 2014 183,018 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 176,128 miles

Battery insecure

Damage to o/s lower sill

Drivers seat cushion bar broken ,but seat is secure.

N/s front head lamp has slight moisture in

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s front head lamp has slight moisture in

Fail 2 Jan 2013 176,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecure

Damage to o/s lower sill

Drivers seat cushion bar broken ,but seat is secure.

N/s front head lamp has slight moisture in

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s front head lamp has slight moisture in

Fail 24 Dec 2012 717,610 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 169,386 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 169,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 163,410 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 163,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 163,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 162,661 miles

Condensation in both headlamps.

Offside parking brake cable deteriorated.

Oil leak

Smoking at idle and under acceleration.

Sump corroded.

Very slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 162,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Condensation in both headlamps.

Offside parking brake cable deteriorated.

Oil leak

Smoking at idle and under acceleration.

Sump corroded.

Very slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 162,342 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 162,233 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 162,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 162,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 130,474 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 130,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 126,310 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 126,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight adjuster missing

Pass 13 Jun 2005 116,849 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 116,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

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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V637 MJW is a 1999 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V637 MJW, 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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What year was V637 MJW registered?

V637 MJW is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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