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VJO 5

2007 Renault Mascott

White Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJO 5
MakeRenault
ModelMascott
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025
Pass 20 Sep 2024
Pass 27 Sep 2023

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

Pass 23 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022

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

Nearside Front king pin has sight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2021

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 9 Jul 2020

Nearside Front suspension king pin some play

Offside Front suspension king pin some play

Offside Rear handbrake lower effort

Pass 6 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake a little slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front axle, lower king pins some play

Fail 4 Jun 2019

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer steering joint boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake a little slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front axle, lower king pins some play

Pass 14 Jun 2018

Front slight lift in both offside and nearside king pins

Offside Rear slight brake binding on

Pass 28 Jun 2017
Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,695 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 53,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,472 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,469 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,352 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside steering joint has dust cover split

How Reliable is the Renault Mascott?

Based on 1,216 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
9,236
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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VJO 5 is a 2007 Renault Mascott in White with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Renault Mascott fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJO 5, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Mascott typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Renault Mascott is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VJO 5 is a 2007 Renault Mascott, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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