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W656 BCW

2000 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,085 mi
Last recorded83,085 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Renault Master118,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 BCW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,085 miles

General bits of rust, lots of under seal

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 72,808 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2025 72,793 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2025 72,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,096 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2023 69,545 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,080 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2022 68,076 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,829 miles

Body showing signs of age generally

Central Rear Rear silencer corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Spring ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear of N/S sill corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Spring ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle brake pipe corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 127,378 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,588 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 106,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,219 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 88,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front wiper blade perished

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,320 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,615 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,168 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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W656 BCW is a 2000 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W656 BCW, 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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W656 BCW is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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