MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both front jacking points corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both outer sills corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear leaf springs/ rear mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
advise : both rear brake backing plates missing
advise : heavy surface corrosion to both front jacking points
advise : heavy under body sealant/filler and paint (unable to check fully)
advise : surface corrosion to rear leaf spring mountings
advise underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
advise underbody surface corrosion
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
advise : all round under body/chassis surface corrosion
advise : both rear inner wheel arches corroded (not near a load bearing area)
advise : offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly perished
advise : rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded
advise : slight leak from steering rack system
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
advise : all round under body/chassis surface corrosion
advise : both rear inner wheel arches corroded (not near a load bearing area)
advise : offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly perished
advise : rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded
advise : slight leak from steering rack system
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front and rear spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front and rear spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected flexi mount (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front brake pipe flexi mount broken
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both sils covred in filler
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
advise : under body surface corrsion
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sills corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring hanger corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise : under body surface corrsion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sills corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring hanger corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
advise : under body surface corrsion
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak ()
advise : offside rear leaf spring, rear mounting braket corroded.
advise : rear brake compensator braket corroded
advise : under body/susp surface corrsion
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
advise : offside rear leaf spring, rear mounting braket corroded.
advise : rear brake compensator braket corroded
advise : under body/susp surface corrsion
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise : under body surface corrsion
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise under body surface corrsion
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise under body surface corrsion
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
advise unable to fully inspect repairs due to heavy undersealing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
camper van
nsr caliper wet
nsr heavy corrosion
tyre deteration osr
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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Y542 HBX is a 2001 Renault Master in Red with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 Y542 HBX, 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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Y542 HBX is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 1 July 2001.
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