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H491 YAT

1991 Renault Camper

Yellow Diesel 3990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

206,906 mi
Last recorded206,906 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 YAT
MakeRenault
ModelCamper
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,990cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2025 206,906 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 206,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Slight play

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 206,890 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

mirrors small for vehicle

wheel nuts not compatible with wheel

all positions lamps inoperative

Pass 21 Oct 2021 205,125 miles

Front Slight lift in king pins

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 205,115 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 203,581 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 200,602 miles

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

corrosion in bulkhead, front arches and cab floor areas

Fail 22 Aug 2018 200,593 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working does not work when main beam selected, but stays on with dip beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion in bulkhead, front arches and cab floor areas

Fail 16 May 2018 199,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 199,522 miles

Nearside Rear bake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2016 198,758 miles

Front Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

service brake just passed test

Fail 8 Sep 2016 198,743 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

service brake just passed test

Pass 17 Jun 2015 197,900 miles

bad earth o/s/f h/lamp

int fault n/s/f indicator

low effort h/brake

Pass 16 Jun 2014 197,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 196,742 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

low effort on n/s/r h/brake

Fail 21 Jun 2013 196,742 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

low effort on n/s/r h/brake

Pass 16 May 2011 195,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 195,150 miles

cab badly coroded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 195,159 miles

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

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

cab badly coroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 194,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2009 194,234 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

dangerous condition hand brake

Pass 5 Jun 2008 193,578 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 191,371 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 191,274 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault Camper?

Based on 3,021 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
2,270
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Stop lamp not working 38
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H491 YAT is a 1991 Renault Camper in Yellow with a 3,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

The most common reason a Renault Camper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H491 YAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 35 years old, this Renault Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H491 YAT is a 1991 Renault Camper, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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