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X856 VOT

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,393 mi
Last recorded78,393 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 VOT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 78,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil sump corroded

Underside generally corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 71,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside generally corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2024 71,187 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected by battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexy pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber play in pin

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Subframe corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 70,628 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber play in pin

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

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

Subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,397 miles

Offside Front lower ball joint cover slightly splitting

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

Subframe slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 70,397 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front lower ball joint cover slightly splitting

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

Subframe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 69,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,618 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 67,618 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 61,728 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers weak

NS outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS rear door catching lamp

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,728 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers weak

NS outer sill corroded

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

OS rear door catching lamp

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,269 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 45,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,734 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 39,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,220 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 38,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,114 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 34,311 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,606 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X856 VOT is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 X856 VOT, 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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X856 VOT is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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