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Y426 PVS

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,819 mi
Last recorded242,819 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 PVS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 242,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface standing rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface standing rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 242,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter and inner sill area by spring eye corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface standing rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface standing rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 242,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 241,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 241,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 239,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 148,597 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 148,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 115,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 115,662 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 115,643 miles

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

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

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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Y426 PVS is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y426 PVS, 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 Y426 PVS registered?

Y426 PVS is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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