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Y895 RVM

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

195,391 mi
Last recorded195,391 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 RVM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 195,391 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 190,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 190,137 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 185,640 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 179,602 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 179,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 173,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 173,347 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting center inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 168,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower gaitor cut, still prevents ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 168,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower gaitor cut, still prevents ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 168,188 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 168,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 165,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Not to be used for hire and reward

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seats have been removed

Pass 1 May 2014 10,007 miles

windscreen chipped in (zone b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,840 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Offside Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

windscreen chipped in (zone b)

Pass 3 May 2013 80,253 miles

Informed by vehicle presenter, he has been refused his operating license and the vehicle is used solely for personal use.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2013 80,186 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Informed by vehicle presenter, he has been refused his operating license and the vehicle is used solely for personal use.

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2012 46,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle presenter waiting on licence to carry paying customers

Fail 27 Apr 2012 46,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 36,026 miles

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

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,923 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 32,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,004 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 25,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,351 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,350 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 16,258 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 16,257 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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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Y895 RVM is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y895 RVM, 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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Y895 RVM is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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