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W729 PLJ

2000 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,940 mi
Last recorded169,940 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Renault Master118,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 PLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 169,940 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel is rusty and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill box section is rusty and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel is rusty and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of wheel arch is rusty and not attached with in 30 cm of rear spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30 cm of a suspension bracket (Marked in chalk). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill box section is extremely rusty, holed and not attached. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel is rusty and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel is rusty and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength With in 30 cm of the suspension mounting (Marked in chalk). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel arches are rusty and holed but not structural or sharp.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is loose and rattling. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of chassis under battery carrier. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive extremely rusty but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has a slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle is getting extremely rusty in places.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 168,381 miles

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

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

all tyres deteriorated

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

offside and nearside steering rack boots deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2021 168,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres deteriorated

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

offside and nearside steering rack boots deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2020 165,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2020 165,469 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion underside

exhaust corroded

oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 11 Jun 2019 160,366 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 156,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 150,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 145,332 miles

replacement of offside front indicator lamp

Fail 2 Jul 2016 145,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

replacement of offside front indicator lamp

Pass 4 Jul 2015 138,927 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 9 Jun 2014 134,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 131,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on!

nearside side view mirror damaged temp repair at time of test.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 131,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside side view mirror damaged temp repair at time of test.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 124,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 115,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 107,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 98,754 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 90,498 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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W729 PLJ is a 2000 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W729 PLJ, 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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W729 PLJ is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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