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Y79 BSX

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,841 mi
Last recorded145,841 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 BSX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 145,841 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Nov 2015 14,559 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side trim missing (6.1.C.1)

Steering rack insecure both boots (2.2.B.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Nov 2014 137,137 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills soft.

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak at engine

Fail 17 Nov 2014 137,093 miles

Air suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak at engine

both outer sills soft.

aux belt on engine badly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 124,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in engine mounts

Fail 13 Nov 2013 124,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in engine mounts

Pass 17 Nov 2012 116,285 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 116,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

throttle pedal very stiff

Pass 10 Aug 2012 114,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak at engine

Fail 9 Aug 2012 114,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak at engine

Pass 10 Aug 2011 103,498 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 103,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 97,006 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 97,005 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 94,587 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 94,586 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,097 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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Y79 BSX is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y79 BSX, 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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Y79 BSX is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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