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Y481 XFV

2001 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,694 mi
Last recorded42,694 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 XFV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 42,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,369 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F lower ball joints have slight play when checking with a lever bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Injector blow back on cylinder no.2 from gearbox end

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 35,296 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside - on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 35,141 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside - on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,799 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 32,799 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,766 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside ferrule to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill excessively corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 32,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring pick up (1.6 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside ferrule to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill excessively corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,149 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 32,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,981 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,877 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,977 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 25,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,764 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,012 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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Y481 XFV is a 2001 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y481 XFV, 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 Y481 XFV registered?

Y481 XFV is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y481 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 XFV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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