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Y542 XFV

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

175,939 mi
Last recorded175,939 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 XFV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 175,939 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear inner sills and rear spring mount areas

Pass 16 Jul 2021 175,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body Panels Corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Outer Wing Damaged Slightly Interfering With Drivers Door Opening (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat Belt Retraction Slow

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Body Panels Corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 175,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body Panels Corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Outer Wing Damaged Slightly Interfering With Drivers Door Opening (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat Belt Retraction Slow

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Body Panels Corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 175,682 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center Outer / Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center Outer / Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner / Outer Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner / Outer Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 175,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center Outer / Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center Outer / Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner / Outer Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner / Outer Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 174,821 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center Outer / Under Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 174,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective locked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Center Under Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center Outer / Under Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 174,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Center Under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Center Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Center Under Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 174,272 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking Point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Center Under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Center Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Center Under Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 171,808 miles

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Oct 2016 171,805 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER, COVER SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor[ shackle mount ] (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2015 169,166 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 169,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 166,386 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 166,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 164,007 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 164,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 24 Sep 2012 162,435 miles

Front upper and lower balljoints have slight play.

Nearside rear brakedisc corroded inner surface.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 161,437 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 161,407 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake disk slightly buckled

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 158,433 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 158,423 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 156,709 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2008 149,879 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 129,692 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 115,533 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 XFV is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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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Y542 XFV is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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