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Y974 BSG

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,557 mi
Last recorded204,557 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 BSG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 204,557 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2011 204,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2010 200,381 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 200,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

oil leak

osr brake disc heavily pitted

Pass 18 Jul 2009 196,975 miles

7 seats fitted at time of test

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

o/s steering slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2009 196,930 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

7 seats fitted at time of test

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

o/s steering slight play

Pass 14 May 2008 175,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 175,561 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 153,880 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 153,879 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 125,068 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 125,067 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

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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Y974 BSG is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y974 BSG, 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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Y974 BSG is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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