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Y261 PHT

2001 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,609 mi
Last recorded170,609 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 PHT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 170,609 miles

Front 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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 165,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers seat padding missing

Fail 15 Dec 2023 165,719 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers seat padding missing

Pass 12 Dec 2022 162,329 miles

Offside Front drivers seat padding worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2022 162,321 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front drivers seat padding worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 155,066 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 144,507 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 134,521 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion on outer sill area

Offside Front corrosion on inner step area

Offside Front inner step area corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 115,653 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,054 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 108,041 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,800 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,999 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 70,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,402 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,479 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,380 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,659 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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Y261 PHT is a 2001 Renault Master in Green with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y261 PHT, 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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Y261 PHT is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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