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W253 BOT

2000 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,809 mi
Last recorded178,809 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Master118,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 BOT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 178,809 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 178,789 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 163,839 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 163,838 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 155,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

only 13 passenger seats fitted at time of test

parts of body showing corrosion around windows

windscreen has small chips in various places

Pass 14 Feb 2011 147,538 miles

air bag warning light on

now only has 13 passenger seats

Fail 11 Feb 2011 147,537 miles

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

air bag warning light on

now only has 13 passenger seats

Pass 5 Mar 2010 136,989 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 136,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 124,640 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 124,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 108,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 83,333 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,330 miles

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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W253 BOT is a 2000 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,834 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W253 BOT, 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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W253 BOT is a 2000 Renault Master, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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