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W231 NLC

2000 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,001 mi
Last recorded89,001 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Renault Master118,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 NLC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 89,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 86,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 86,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,911 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 83,339 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 82,352 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 81,611 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 81,611 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 81,411 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 81,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,882 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 75,880 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,679 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,168 miles

all tyres perrished in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,890 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,729 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 54,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 49,622 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 49,480 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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W231 NLC is a 2000 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 W231 NLC, 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 26 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W231 NLC registered?

W231 NLC is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W231 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 NLC shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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