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Y828 ULF

2001 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,007 mi
Last recorded211,007 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 ULF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2025 211,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (flexi to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 210,289 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lower cross member corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both n/s & o/s inner sills corroded and holed

Fail 27 Oct 2023 210,275 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lower cross member corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both n/s & o/s inner sills corroded and holed

Fail 13 Sep 2023 210,257 miles

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

Both outer sills and body inner sills rusting and holled

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2022 207,356 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (rear shackle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Jun 2022 207,386 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (rear shackle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 May 2021 204,155 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff advise further inspection (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring anchor mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 204,102 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff advise further inspection (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring anchor mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 200,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

light corrosion to under body / rear inner wheel arches

Fail 4 Mar 2020 200,189 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

light corrosion to under body / rear inner wheel arches

Pass 30 Apr 2019 196,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some corrosion to under body

Pass 15 May 2018 192,820 miles

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

nearside sill lip corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 192,810 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear at both ends of spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

nearside sill lip corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 187,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 182,978 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 182,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 179,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 177,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

non standard exhaust mounts fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 175,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 172,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 169,399 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight fuel leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 165,707 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 165,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front track rod gator split

steering rack inner ball joints slight play

windscreen marked by wipers

Pass 24 Apr 2009 160,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around fuel pump

nearside top side light not working

power steering pipes corroded

rear tyres perished

windscreen scratched

Pass 1 May 2008 156,674 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 156,674 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 132,883 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 132,883 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 106,597 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 106,175 miles

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

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

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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Y828 ULF is a 2001 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y828 ULF, 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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Y828 ULF is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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