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Y235 LDV

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

179,520 mi
Last recorded179,520 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 LDV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 179,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel behind bumper corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis rail box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both outer sills and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front upper flexy / metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 179,467 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both side outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 179,439 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both side outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 179,329 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 179,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 179,261 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 179,258 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 179,010 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2014

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 178,490 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 177,451 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 177,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 171,172 miles

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

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

Fail 11 Feb 2009 171,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2008 156,306 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 156,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 154,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 138,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake efforts just in on persentege ok point of test

Fail 13 Feb 2007 138,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 123,056 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 122,900 miles

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

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

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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Y235 LDV is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 Y235 LDV, 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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Y235 LDV is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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