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Y257 MGY

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,044 mi
Last recorded134,044 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 MGY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 134,044 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust system tail pipe end deteriorated.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 131,355 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust pipe holed.

rear exhaust tail pipe end deteriorated.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 131,355 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust pipe holed.

rear exhaust tail pipe end deteriorated.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 129,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

front suspension components corroded.

rear exhaust pipe end deteriorated.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 127,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight flex from nsf road spring

slight play in both steering arm's

Fail 6 Oct 2015 127,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

slight flex from nsf road spring

slight play in both steering arm's

Pass 30 Oct 2014 125,369 miles

exhaust system is deteriorated & heavily corrodded.minor gas leak from exhaust system

strong advise - both sides front flexible brake hose ferrules & brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2013 119,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusted at rear silencer box & rear tail pipe .

Pass 28 Jan 2012 106,076 miles

ADVISE damage down nearside rear

belly pan fitted to engine bay unable to inspect testable items properly

both rear discs wearing and lipped

front both sides brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Fail 27 Jan 2011 103,005 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

belly pan fitted to engine bay unable to inspect testable items properly

Pass 27 Jan 2011 103,005 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

belly pan fitted to engine bay unable to inspect testable items properly

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,362 miles

damage down n/s of van

front brake discs wearing and lipped

Pass 29 Oct 2008 77,098 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 77,098 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 76,697 miles

ADVISE; total n/s of vehicle damaged.

Battery insecure

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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Y257 MGY is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y257 MGY, 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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What year was Y257 MGY registered?

Y257 MGY is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y257 MGY safe to buy?

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