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S261 BFE

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,792 mi
Last recorded176,792 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 BFE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 176,792 miles

Central Rear Outer Fuel system component insecure bracket broken (7.2.1)

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall shows a cord (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering outer chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Upper high level brake light not working

Central horn not working

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 176,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 175,085 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 173,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension noise when turned side to side

Pass 29 Oct 2013 166,575 miles

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

Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2013 166,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/rear brakes slight bind

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

Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 4 Dec 2012 158,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 4 Dec 2012 158,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 18 Nov 2011 153,168 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 150,141 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 148,431 miles

nearside rearservice brake your vehicle has only just met the required brake efficiency it would appear that the brakin g system requires adjustment or repais

Pass 25 Feb 2009 145,199 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 145,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads getting low

n/s rear service brake low efficiency

Pass 15 Feb 2008 142,222 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 137,567 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 132,316 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 132,316 miles

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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S261 BFE is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 122,482 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 S261 BFE, 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 27 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S261 BFE is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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