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Y538 ETY

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,489 mi
Last recorded186,489 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 ETY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 186,489 miles

nearside rear first row seat back partially insecure

offside parking brake lower effort

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

temporary fuel cap fitted

tested with 3 passenger seats and 3 rear facing rear seats

Pass 8 May 2010 184,885 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear first row seat belt frayed/poor condition

Fail 5 May 2010 184,885 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge/slightly distorted

o/s/r(1st row) seat belt frayed/poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2009 174,890 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 174,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 168,074 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 168,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 142,260 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 122,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2006 107,405 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2006 107,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y538 ETY is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y538 ETY, 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 Y538 ETY registered?

Y538 ETY is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y538 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 ETY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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