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Y281 YFV

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,455 mi
Last recorded75,455 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,455 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 75,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,561 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 74,545 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 70,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

first exhaust box cracked as well as holed

Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,797 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 53,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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Y281 YFV is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y281 YFV, 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 Y281 YFV registered?

Y281 YFV is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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