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Y298 RPX

2001 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

153,331 mi
Last recorded153,331 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 RPX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 153,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 153,324 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrossion to rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor marked with caulk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced welded patch not welded correctly marked with caulk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow caulk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow caulk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 152,818 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Oct 2023 152,799 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear corner valances (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both central outriggers to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides rear sections of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 149,789 miles

1, front bumper loose. 2, rear shackle bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 11 Oct 2022 149,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and off side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

1, front bumper loose. 2, rear shackle bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Oct 2021 143,306 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R rear spring eye bushes starting to perish

Fail 4 Oct 2021 143,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

N/S/R & O/S/R rear spring eye bushes starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2020 139,093 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 139,073 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Auxiliary Belt cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 133,413 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 133,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont clip in (7.1.2 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 132,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 131,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 129,642 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 126,750 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside centre sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 122,797 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,121 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 117,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,501 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 116,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,250 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 115,243 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,623 miles

Drivers seat has sharp edges exposed

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear side door does not open

Offside rear door check strap missing

Oil leak

Rear tyres slightly perished

SLight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,623 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers seat has sharp edges exposed

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear side door does not open

Offside rear door check strap missing

Oil leak

Rear tyres slightly perished

SLight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2010 104,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside inner shaft seal leaking.

Nearside outer cv boot, inner clip adrift.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Power steering fluid low.

Radiator fan not working.

Slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 104,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside inner shaft seal leaking.

Nearside outer cv boot, inner clip adrift.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Power steering fluid low.

Radiator fan not working.

Slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,374 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

drivers seat worn

side loading door handle damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2009 95,374 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades split

drivers seat worn

n/s washer pipe has small split

side loading door handle damaged

slight damage to f/o/s tyre side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,869 miles

Battery insecure

F/N/S Wiper blade split

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 87,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

F/N/S Wiper blade split

Insecure belly pan.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Part of the diesel pump has come adrift

Rear center brake light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2007 79,757 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,690 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 70,671 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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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Y298 RPX is a 2001 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 Y298 RPX, 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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Y298 RPX is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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