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V397 EFG

2000 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

246,157 mi
Last recorded246,157 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Renault Master118,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 EFG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 246,157 miles

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

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 244,830 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 24,294 miles

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

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 241,969 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 241,969 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 241,418 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 241,418 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 239,421 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 238,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 236,650 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust starting blow

Fail 2 Mar 2017 236,650 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

drive belt tensioner pulley worn

rear exhaust starting blow

Pass 4 May 2016 235,500 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 235,500 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2015 234,753 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 233,614 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 223,571 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 232,524 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 231,080 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 229,664 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 229,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 224,999 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 224,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diesel pump slight dampness

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded slight blow

osf suspension covered in engine oil

Pass 26 Nov 2008 205,153 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 205,153 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 185,501 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 185,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 160,726 miles

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

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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V397 EFG is a 2000 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2000 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,834 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 V397 EFG, 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 26 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V397 EFG is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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