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Y578 SND

2001 Renault Mascott

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,863 mi
Last recorded199,863 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Mascott126,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 SND
MakeRenault
ModelMascott
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 199,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 195,549 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 195,534 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 191,196 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 191,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 187,215 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 187,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 187,174 miles

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 183,609 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 178,428 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 172,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 167,453 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 167,431 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 162,512 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 162,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 156,428 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 156,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 151,103 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 151,085 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 143,124 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 143,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 131,048 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 120,787 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 120,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 111,637 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 111,617 miles

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

O/s rear spring front mounting modified

Pass 4 Dec 2009 101,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,593 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,845 miles

N/S AND O/S KING PINS,PLAY / LIFT.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 86,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S AND O/S KING PINS,PLAY / LIFT.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,818 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 76,760 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,690 miles

Frnt wheel nut guards fitted.

Fail 24 Apr 2006 58,556 miles

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket insecure (2.4.G.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket insecure (2.4.G.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,556 miles

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

How Reliable is the Renault Mascott?

Based on 1,216 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
9,236
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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Y578 SND is a 2001 Renault Mascott in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Renault Mascott models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 126,375 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 Mascott fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y578 SND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Mascott typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Mascott is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y578 SND is a 2001 Renault Mascott, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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