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V797 GJN

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

129,329 mi
Last recorded129,329 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 GJN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 129,329 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 129,329 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 123,657 miles

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Water leak on oil cooler pipes at front of engine

Fail 24 Jul 2012

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Water leak on oil cooler pipes at front of engine

Fail 7 Sep 2011 123,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat has sharp metal edges sticking out of base

nearside outer sill corroded

tipper body has extensive corrosion in its main structure as well as damaged cased my thr hydrolic ram malfuntioning although ram has beed disabled

tipper body sides latches in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2010 117,211 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 117,211 miles

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

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 117,211 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 117,211 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 113,839 miles

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

damage to middle cross member

n/s mirror distorted

Fail 1 Aug 2008 113,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

damage to middle cross member

n/s mirror distorted

Pass 27 Jun 2007 109,157 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 109,157 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 105,966 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 105,961 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise surcure body at front.

Body n/s flap surcuring clamp missing.Has had temp. repairs done.Advise proper repair.

Brake servo vacuum pipe chaffing chassis and wiring loom.Advise repair.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Chassis centre cross member damaged.

Tip ram torn away from body. Advise repair.

Wire tied round power steering pipe holding front bumper.Advise remove wire.

n/s/f seat belt stork damaged.

n/s/f suspensiopn upper ball joint rubber boot split.

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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V797 GJN is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 V797 GJN, 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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V797 GJN is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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