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Y831 XJW

2001 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,786 mi
Last recorded91,786 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 XJW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 91,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 91,440 miles

Nearside Front brake pipes corroded on end of brake hoses to brake calliper

Offside Front brake pipes corroded on end of brake hoses to brake calliper

Rear brake disc's corroded on inner faces

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,983 miles

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

rear brake disc's corroded on inner faces

Fail 25 Oct 2022 90,964 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

rear brake disc's corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,803 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 90,795 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks and cuts in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks and cuts in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,264 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 90,263 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 88,496 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion lower edge of body under sliding door (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 88,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,819 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,809 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,758 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,514 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 81,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,033 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 80,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,253 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 79,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,695 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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Y831 XJW is a 2001 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y831 XJW, 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 Y831 XJW registered?

Y831 XJW is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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