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Y978 RSS

2001 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,197 mi
Last recorded223,197 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 RSS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 223,197 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 223,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 222,227 miles

ADVISE BATTERY INSECURE

ADVISE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PRESENTED WITH NO SEATS IN REAR CUSTOMER HAS SAID THAT SIX WHEELCHAIRS ARE FITTED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 213,899 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 213,896 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

ADVISE FRONT BUMPER LOOSE ADVISE CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING ADVISE HIGH INTENSITY STOP LAMP INOP

Pass 16 Feb 2009 206,755 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing air bag light on rear number plate advisory timing belt cover missing rear anti role bar bushes slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2008 195,621 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 176,686 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 176,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

ADVISE VEHICLE TESTED WITH ELEVEN SEATS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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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Y978 RSS is a 2001 Renault Master in Red with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y978 RSS, 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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Y978 RSS is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y978 RSS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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