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Y542 HBX

2001 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

176,723 mi
Last recorded176,723 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 HBX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 176,723 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 176,673 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 175,994 miles

advise underbody surface corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2022 175,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 175,151 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 175,151 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 175,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 170,530 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 170,522 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 167,442 miles

Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 12 May 2018 167,429 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 167,429 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 164,425 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 164,425 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 162,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 12 May 2015 160,513 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 160,513 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 16 May 2014 154,638 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 154,613 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2013 141,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 134,154 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 134,136 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 124,729 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 109,163 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 100,109 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,205 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 89,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,267 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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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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