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Y438 DCL

2001 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,633 mi
Last recorded168,633 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 DCL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 168,633 miles

Both outer sills are corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 164,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 153,128 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroded and thin

Fail 23 Oct 2020 153,128 miles

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded and thin

Pass 10 Apr 2019 138,467 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 138,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 130,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,465 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 124,464 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,916 miles

rear exhaust mount broken and slight blow near front

Fail 6 Sep 2016 121,916 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust mount broken and slight blow near front

Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,044 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,468 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 93,782 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 93,782 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,586 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 77,586 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,321 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 73,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,278 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,095 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,050 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 50,547 miles

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

diff noisey

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,208 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 43,908 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service 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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Y438 DCL is a 2001 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y438 DCL, 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 Y438 DCL registered?

Y438 DCL is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y438 DCL safe to buy?

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