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Y331 TNC

2001 Renault Mascott

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,602 mi
Last recorded176,602 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Mascott126,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 TNC
MakeRenault
ModelMascott
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 176,602 miles

Brake fluid warnimg lamp on

Engine Management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust silencer bands corroded

Multiple body brackets corroded and u/s

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s body panel holed and corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 176,602 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake fluid on minimum

Engine Management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Multiple body brackets corroded and u/s

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

chassis corroded at os

o/s body panel holed and corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 166,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine management light on

free play at steering wheel, l.s.v linkage worn, n/s/r/ yre on 2 mm

Fail 19 Jun 2012 166,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine management light on,wiper blades torn

free play at steering wheel, l.s.v linkage worn, n/s/r/ yre on 2 mm

Pass 21 Jun 2011 157,109 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 144,300 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear floor securing brackets corrodied

Fail 7 Jun 2010 144,300 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear floor securing brackets corrodied

Fail 18 May 2010 143,798 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Nearside Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.B.1e)

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 126,375 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 105,011 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 104,991 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut missing (4.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,824 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 88,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,962 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Mascott?

Based on 1,216 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
9,236
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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Y331 TNC is a 2001 Renault Mascott in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Mascott models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 126,375 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 Mascott fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y331 TNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Mascott typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Mascott is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y331 TNC is a 2001 Renault Mascott, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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