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Y165 VAY

2001 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,095 mi
Last recorded64,095 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 VAY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 64,095 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 64,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 63,915 miles

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

slight injector blow from the cylinder head

Fail 25 Feb 2025 63,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight injector blow from the cylinder head

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,581 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired CORRODED (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 63,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired CORRODED (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE CLIP MISSING

Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 63,052 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 62,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,472 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 61,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,750 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 60,748 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,349 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,349 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative sticking (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 59,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,642 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,778 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 57,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 57,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,851 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 53,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,338 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 52,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,126 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 50,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,205 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 48,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 45,273 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,924 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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Y165 VAY is a 2001 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y165 VAY, 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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Y165 VAY is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y165 VAY shows 35 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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