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Y179 WDA

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,917 mi
Last recorded121,917 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 WDA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 121,917 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer boot clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Various corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,254 miles

Nearside Rear rim dented on outer edge but not deemed excessive

Nearside steering arm ball joint has play

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lights affected by the use of indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edges

engine knocking

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Nov 2017 115,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x1 hose defective has been chalked (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of sill corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member multiple patches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rim dented on outer edge but not deemed excessive

Nearside steering arm ball joint has play

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lights affected by the use of indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edges

engine knocking

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,313 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

creaking coming from offside suspension area suspect bush is starting to seize up

front discs have a lip on there outer edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 112,313 miles

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

creaking coming from offside suspension area suspect bush is starting to seize up

front discs have a lip on there outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,600 miles

both rear leaf spring centre mounts corroded

chassis scabby

Fail 1 Sep 2015 106,595 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear leaf spring centre mounts corroded

chassis scabby

Pass 27 Sep 2014 101,264 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,240 miles

front pads low

nearside front small play in ball jionts

nearside front trye low

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,627 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 90,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

advise all tyres low on tread.

all brake pads low.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres close to wear bars

nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow bar electrical socket not fitted correctly

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,843 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,259 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 49,890 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,117 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,486 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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Y179 WDA is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y179 WDA, 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 WDA is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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