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Y551 EVK

2001 Renault Master

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,952 mi
Last recorded93,952 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 EVK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 93,952 miles

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

full van heavily undersealed

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2025 93,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired centre sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired centre sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired centre sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired centre sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

full van heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2023 93,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,308 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex blowing slightly at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake readings low (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 90,496 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole to rear of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole to rear of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex blowing slightly at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake readings low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 88,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,179 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 84,167 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,604 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 83,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

road wheels have trim covers

Pass 20 Jul 2012 81,364 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 81,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,278 miles

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,081 miles

SLIGHT FRAYING VARIOUS SEAT BELTS NEARSIDE

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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Y551 EVK is a 2001 Renault Master in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y551 EVK, 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 Y551 EVK registered?

Y551 EVK is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y551 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 EVK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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