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Y489 BJW

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,133 mi
Last recorded141,133 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 BJW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2025 141,133 miles

All direction indicators not working & Front indicators stuck on orange (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all of them (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill holed from behind drivers door to Rear 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated / ferrules are corroded

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements / needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel damaged with body trims missing

Offside Body trims missing

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

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear subframe & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Pass 27 Nov 2017 138,533 miles

Corrosion to Sill edges

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake has slight drag

Fail 4 Dec 2012 138,517 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 135,184 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 130,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 118,168 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 118,168 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 113,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 113,340 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 110,809 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 110,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre high level brake lamp inop

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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Y489 BJW 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 54.5%.

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 Y489 BJW, 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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Y489 BJW is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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