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Y38 GSC

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,878 mi
Last recorded150,878 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 GSC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 150,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 150,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 149,669 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 149,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 146,508 miles

Body of the vehicle getting corroded.

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 146,500 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Body of the vehicle getting corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Brake hoses unsecured from mounting bracket.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,072 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both near-side and offside rear tyre outer side-walls getting badly worn/cracking.

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 139,561 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 139,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 May 2015 135,757 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 27 May 2015 135,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 28 May 2014 132,447 miles

Drivers interior door handle insecure

O/S rear tyre perrishing on side wall

Fail 27 May 2014 132,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Drivers interior door handle insecure

O/S rear tyre perrishing on side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2013 126,636 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 126,580 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 123,002 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 123,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Engine has an oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 120,166 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 120,165 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 116,013 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 106,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 93,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,810 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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Y38 GSC is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y38 GSC, 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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Y38 GSC is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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