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W257 SGU

2000 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,505 mi
Last recorded150,505 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Master118,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 SGU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 150,505 miles

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 150,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 147,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 May 2014 147,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 139,695 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 139,687 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 130,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate partly obscured less than 50% by ladder

Fail 25 Jan 2012 130,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate partly obscured less than 50% by ladder

Pass 27 Jan 2011 123,474 miles

2x NSF & 1x OSF flexy hoses not clipped in mounting

Center exhaust mountings weak/corroded

Center stop not working

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 123,381 miles

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

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

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

2x NSF & 1x OSF flexy hoses not clipped in mounting

Center exhaust mountings weak/corroded

Center stop not working

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 117,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2009 113,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

presenter removed ladder for test - if re-fitted would obsecure numberplate

Pass 9 Jan 2009 113,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

presenter removed ladder for test - if re-fitted would obsecure numberplate

Pass 11 Jan 2008 109,702 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

front pads getting low

front shock absorber lower bushes worn

nearside cv boot starting to perish

nearside front lower swivel slight play

offside cv boot poorly secured

oil leak from engine

rear door ladder removed at test (numberplate)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 105,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 100,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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W257 SGU is a 2000 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W257 SGU, 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.

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W257 SGU is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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