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M879 YPO

1994 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

137,472 mi
Last recorded137,472 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Renault Master113,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 YPO
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 137,472 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 137,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,324 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front and nearside rear tyres badly perished

nearside front and rear brakes binding slightly

underside corroded all over but not to excess

Fail 20 Dec 2017 137,324 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 4x rubber mounting rings broken (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side loading door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front and nearside rear tyres badly perished

nearside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

underside corroded all over but not to excess

Pass 5 May 2016 136,648 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 136,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres perished

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 135,417 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished in sidewalls

nearside rear tyre perished in sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2014 134,707 miles

Exhaust hangers perishing

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

Oil leak

all tyre walls perishing

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 10 May 2014 134,707 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust hangers perishing

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

Oil leak

all tyre walls perishing

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside rear chassis rusty (behind rear wheel}

Pass 30 Apr 2013 134,317 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls

Fail 25 Apr 2013 134,317 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls

Pass 13 Mar 2012 133,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine and gearbox

slight play in both track rod ball joints at steering rack end

some corrosion to rear of chassis and offside rear jacking point

some deterioration to rear shock absorber mounting rubbers

Fail 12 Mar 2012 133,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine and gearbox

some corrosion to rear of chassis and offside rear jacking point

some deterioration to rear shock absorber mounting rubbers

Pass 17 Oct 2011 133,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 133,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 133,268 miles

nearside rear chassis/crossmember area heavily rusted

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Dec 2010 133,268 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear chassis/crossmember area heavily rusted

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Dec 2009 132,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2009 132,351 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 130,478 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 130,478 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 5 Dec 2007 129,322 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 129,322 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 249,610 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

some play in nearside track rod at rack end

Pass 30 Nov 2006 249,610 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

some play in nearside track rod at rack end

Pass 22 Nov 2005 248,113 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 248,036 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M879 YPO is a 1994 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 1994 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 113,865 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 M879 YPO, 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 32 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M879 YPO is a 1994 Renault Master, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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