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Y179 UOM

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,271 mi
Last recorded90,271 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 UOM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2018 90,271 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

alternator belt cracking

coolant on minimum level

nearside mirror glass smaller than mirror casing

offside and nearside rear seat securing washers corroded

offside front door check strap defective

offside headlamp full of moisture but not affecting headlamp aim

spare wheel location hinders access to first row passenger seats

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,618 miles

Nearside mirror wrong size for the mirror head

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Spear wheel restricts access to seats

bad oil leak from engine gear box side

2nd row middle seat back come off leaving seat mechanise open

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,618 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Entrance/exit step damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. side door step (6.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker tower in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker tower (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside mirror wrong size for the mirror head

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Spear wheel restricts access to seats

bad oil leak from engine gear box side

2nd row middle seat back come off leaving seat mechanise open

Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,136 miles

Oil leak crankshaft rear oil seal ()

Spare tyre defective ()

offside front door check strap insecure

offside front indicator lens damaged but not showing white

vehicle in general showing corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2016 85,102 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill/inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre under sill (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective ()

crankshaft rear oil seal leaking

offside front door check strap insecure

vehicle in general showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2016 85,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mounts broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

crankshaft rear oil seal leaking

offside front door check strap insecure

vehicle in general showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,415 miles

Bad oil leak from crank seal gearbox side

Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer brackets lose (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shackle mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Bad oil leak from crank seal gearbox side

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,494 miles

Bad oil leak from crank oil seal gearbox end

Center stop light in-op

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Bad oil leak from crank oil seal gearbox end

Center stop light in-op

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,799 miles

Bad engine oil leak looks like the crank seal behined fly wheel

Center stop light in-op

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in gearbox mounting bushes

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 72,798 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Bad engine oil leak looks like the crank seal behined fly wheel

Center stop light in-op

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in gearbox mounting bushes

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,099 miles

major oil leak from suspected crank seal at gearbox end

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f indicator lense broken but not showing white light

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

major oil leak from suspected crank seal at gearbox end

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f indicator lense broken but not showing white light

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,037 miles

Centre Stop Light Works But Is Half Taped Up

Engine Has Serious Oil Leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 61,037 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop Light Works But Is Half Taped Up

Engine Has Serious Oil Leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 41,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,463 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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Y179 UOM is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y179 UOM, 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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Y179 UOM is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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