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V497 JGS

2000 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,598 mi
Last recorded125,598 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Renault Master118,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 JGS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 125,598 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 125,595 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper - both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure at rear of underside of vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 123,963 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 123,963 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,320 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 116,320 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

no tow bar electric socket

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 111,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F HEADLAMP LENSE CRACKED

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 110,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F HEADLAMP LENSE CRACKED

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside centre undersill corroded outside prescribed area

sill appear to have filler in

Fail 12 Jul 2012 97,765 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside centre undersill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Jun 2011 88,636 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,572 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint gator split

squeak on steering when going from lock to lock

Pass 27 Jun 2009 82,840 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jun 2009 82,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,168 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 77,243 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 77,227 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Jun 2006 72,813 miles

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)

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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V497 JGS is a 2000 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V497 JGS, 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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V497 JGS is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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