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X491 SAS

2001 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

139,635 mi
Last recorded139,635 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 SAS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 139,635 miles

both rear spring nounting brackets have corrosion

corrosion to towbar

Pass 17 Jan 2025 137,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 137,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,056 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 135,024 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 133,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 131,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the leaf spring 2 x places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the leaf spring 2 x places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on inner sill`s chassis rail`s suspension components

Fail 26 Jan 2021 131,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the leaf spring 2 x places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the leaf spring 2 x places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on inner sill`s chassis rail`s suspension components

Fail 11 Jan 2021 131,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 130,024 miles

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

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

holed corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 23 Dec 2019 130,006 miles

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

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

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

holed corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 11 Jan 2019 128,185 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 128,185 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,797 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,377 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 121,452 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 117,617 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 113,866 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 112,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 112,827 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,177 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 110,177 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 101,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 94,936 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 87,126 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 87,125 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,541 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,435 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 61,003 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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X491 SAS is a 2001 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2001 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 111,082 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 X491 SAS, 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 25 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X491 SAS is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X491 SAS shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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