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Y488 XFV

2001 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 XFV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 86,142 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 86,142 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 82,658 miles

Front And rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And/ rear across beam (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Mar 2024 82,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil leak/low on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front And rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And/ rear across beam (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2023 78,142 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 78,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,259 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 71,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,685 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 63,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective glass broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lamp broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,167 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 57,159 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,479 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 54,477 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,306 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 49,304 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both upper and lower hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper and lower hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 48,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,153 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 46,153 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 44,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 41,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 35,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 29,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,166 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,358 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 18,424 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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Y488 XFV is a 2001 Renault Master in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y488 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 Y488 XFV registered?

Y488 XFV is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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