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Y261 TEF

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 TEF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 122,308 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 122,308 miles

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 113,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 113,425 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,996 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2010 102,991 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2009 94,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 89,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no plate cracked at bottom slightly

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake reserve close to limit

offside inner cv boot leaking slightly

oil leak

rear brake discs will need changing soon

Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,156 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,155 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y261 TEF is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y261 TEF, 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 Y261 TEF registered?

Y261 TEF is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y261 TEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y261 TEF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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