MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Battery insecure
rear reflectors fitted to rear doors but missing from bumpers
roughness in steering but no visable sign of wear
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
Battery insecure
wear in offside front drive shaft bearing
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W385 DHJ registered?
W385 DHJ is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 10 August 2000.
Is W385 DHJ safe to buy?
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