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X378 WLJ

2000 Renault Master

Cream Diesel 2499cc
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Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Renault Master118,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 WLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025

Central outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet going into master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch up to top corroded and holed outside prescribed area. (back of wheel arch)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2025

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Handbrake travel but not excessive

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet going master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch up to top corroded and holed outside prescribed area. (back of wheel arch)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2025

Central Upper Exhaust system insecure rubbers split/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking around front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of vehicle, around leaf spring mounting and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill and up inner wheel arch, close to leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Handbrake travel but not excessive

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet going master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch up to top corroded and holed outside prescribed area. (back of wheel arch)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2024 340,934 miles

Central Front jacking point covered up with a metal plate

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner door handle insecure but still opens door ok

Nearside and offside front inner sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside along axle (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2024 340,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on outer tread and ply exposed 225/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front jacking point covered up with a metal plate

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner door handle insecure but still opens door ok

Nearside and offside front inner sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside along axle (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 338,859 miles

Air filter box under bonnet insecure

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center (flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front jacking point covered up with a metal plate.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush contaminated with oil/fuel (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside along axle (1.1.11 (c))

heat shield around front pipe insecure

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2023 338,844 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged x2 hoses go into brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Air filter box under bonnet insecure

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center (flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front jacking point covered up with a metal plate.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush contaminated with oil/fuel (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside along axle (1.1.11 (c))

heat shield around front pipe insecure

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2023 338,821 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper loose

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 336,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 335,116 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 335,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 329,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 327,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 326,454 miles

Gear knob loose

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

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

Oil leak Engine area

Fail 6 Jun 2017 326,449 miles

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Gear knob loose

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

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

Oil leak Engine area

Pass 8 Jun 2016 324,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 323,459 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 323,447 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 311,112 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 311,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 301,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 298,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 298,569 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 292,200 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 274,719 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 249,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2009 249,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 249,963 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 249,942 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 207,214 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 207,214 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

osr tyre deflated

Pass 26 Jan 2007 173,489 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 173,489 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 141,732 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 141,732 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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X378 WLJ is a 2000 Renault Master in Cream with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 X378 WLJ, 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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X378 WLJ is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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