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W385 DHJ

2000 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,457 mi
Last recorded206,457 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Master118,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 DHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 206,457 miles

215/70/15 tyres fitted to front of vehicle 225/70/15 tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

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

exhaust down pipe fouling nearside front coil spring

ignition barrel worn

major oil leaks

nearside and offside rear light lenses damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside door mirror loose and glass stained

nearside front suspension contaminated with oil

offside front door check strap broken and door splitting around lower hinge

offside seatbelt clasp damaged

oil light flashing

outer sidewalls of nearside and offside rear tyres damaged slightly

overall condition of vehicle very poor

power steering pipe on front of engine insecure

stone chips in front screen

throttle sticky

underside of vehicle contaminated with oil

Fail 29 Aug 2013 206,379 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

215/70/15 tyres fitted to front of vehicle 225/70/15 tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

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

exhaust down pipe fouling nearside front coil spring

ignition barrel worn

major oil leaks

nearside and offside rear light lenses damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside door mirror loose and glass stained

nearside front suspension contaminated with oil

offside front door check strap broken and door splitting around lower hinge

offside seatbelt clasp damaged

oil light flashing

outer sidewalls of nearside and offside rear tyres damaged slightly

overall condition of vehicle very poor

power steering pipe on front of engine insecure

stone chips in front screen

throttle sticky

underside of vehicle contaminated with oil

Fail 29 Aug 2012 197,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 197,819 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

drivers door check strap missing

Fail 17 May 2011 190,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres perrished

drivers seat belt stalk releaceing button is broken but still operational

drivers seat covering is split and sharp edges to seating position

front exhaust system lightly rubbing n/s/f coil spring

knock to front suspension felt through coil springs

n/s/f lower ball joint has lift

n/s/r outer sill is heavily corroded not in perscribed area

o/s/f upper ball joint has lift

o/s/r anti roll bar linkage has been taped

surface corrosion to undervehicle and chassis

unable to fully see brake pads

Pass 10 May 2010 182,971 miles

Battery insecure

rear reflectors fitted to rear doors but missing from bumpers

roughness in steering but no visable sign of wear

Fail 7 May 2010 182,971 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

rear reflectors fitted to rear doors but missing from bumpers

roughness in steering but no visable sign of wear

Pass 7 May 2009 177,216 miles

Battery insecure

wear in offside front drive shaft bearing

Pass 8 May 2008 169,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 165,566 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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W385 DHJ is a 2000 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W385 DHJ, 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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W385 DHJ is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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