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Y268 YOW

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,838 mi
Last recorded117,838 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 117,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2025 117,186 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,790 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 107,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Heavily undersealed

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,777 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner and outer sill corroded and hole but not prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner and outer sill corroded and hole but not prescribed areas

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 104,153 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 104,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 103,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills both sides, repairs will not be accepted with underseal or sealant due to decieving nature of excisting repairs?? (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill showing signs of corrosion close to spking mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes on axle showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight leak from front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Sill is corroded and holed but close to prescribed areas

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,313 miles

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

brake pipes presented greased

Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,707 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 90,838 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 90,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 81,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,247 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,563 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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Y268 YOW is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y268 YOW, 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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Y268 YOW is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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