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W985 XEV

2000 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,847 mi
Last recorded117,847 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Renault Master118,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 XEV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 117,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Movement in seat back rest

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,609 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front movement in seat back rest

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 117,609 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front movement in seat back rest

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,399 miles

Front Both nearside and offside jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 117,397 miles

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

Front Both nearside and offside jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 116,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 116,635 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 114,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 72,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,862 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 60,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,510 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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W985 XEV is a 2000 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W985 XEV, 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 W985 XEV registered?

W985 XEV is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W985 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W985 XEV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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