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Y81 VGG

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,858 mi
Last recorded195,858 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 VGG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 195,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 195,814 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2012 195,771 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 192,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 192,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 186,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 186,675 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Apr 2010 186,638 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 176,352 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 176,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 166,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 149,913 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 149,913 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 133,518 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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Y81 VGG is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y81 VGG, 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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Y81 VGG is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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