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Y961 VBK

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

104,114 mi
Last recorded104,114 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 VBK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,114 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower BRAKE HOSE DETERIATED

Fail 30 Oct 2018 104,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended STALK NOT WORKING (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower BRAKE HOSE DETERIATED

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear REVERS LIGHT LENS BROKEN

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 93,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENS BROKEN (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. NO DISPLAYING LOAD LIMITS (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear REVERS LIGHT LENS BROKEN

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,452 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged

nearside front and offside front steering rack gaiters perished

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre perished, wearing on inner and outer edges and has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2014 80,452 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged

nearside front and offside front steering rack gaiters perished

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre perished, wearing on inner and outer edges and has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,368 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad squeal from both rear brakes investigation required

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2013 74,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad squeal from both rear brakes investigation required

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

investigation reqired n/s/r brake figures low

Fail 31 Oct 2012 69,386 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2011 69,512 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 May 2011 61,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,699 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 52,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,140 miles

n/s/r tyre is perrished

noise from gearbox when wheels spun

Fail 27 Oct 2008 45,140 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre is perrished

noise from gearbox when wheels spun

Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side rear tyre wll spliting

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,888 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 32,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y961 VBK is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y961 VBK, 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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Y961 VBK is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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