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Renault Master

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T437 MEFMOT history

T437 MEF is a white diesel Renault Master first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 191,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
191,491 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T437 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Master
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T437 MEF was last recorded at 191,491 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,457 miles · 22 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
2,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,491 miles
  • 2022 – 190,646 miles
  • 2021 – 189,783 miles
  • 2020 – 188,034 miles
  • 2019 – 186,115 miles
  • 2018 – 182,865 miles
  • 2017 – 180,818 miles
  • 2016 – 176,427 miles
  • 2015 – 168,170 miles
  • 2012 – 168,129 miles
  • 2011 – 167,498 miles
  • 2010 – 165,504 miles
  • 2009 – 161,999 miles
  • 2008 – 156,521 miles
  • 2007 – 149,112 miles
  • 2006 – 141,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,491 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,491 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    191,491 miles
    Test number
    454801392370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail191,457 miles (+811)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,457 miles
    Test number
    317542677994
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass190,646 miles (+863)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    190,646 miles
    Test number
    472340248235
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear marker lamp not working

  4. Pass189,783 miles (+86)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    189,783 miles
    Test number
    872263073633
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail189,697 miles (+1,663)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,697 miles
    Test number
    133606157039
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass188,034 miles (+1,919)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    188,034 miles
    Test number
    794450530030
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass186,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    186,115 miles
    Test number
    651845826045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail186,110 miles (+3,245)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,110 miles
    Test number
    495928297164
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass182,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    182,865 miles
    Test number
    830098178699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail182,861 miles (+2,043)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,861 miles
    Test number
    845915453583
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative rod missing (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass180,818 miles (+4,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    180,818 miles
    Test number
    799213425354
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded

  12. Pass176,427 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    176,427 miles
    Test number
    461385264230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    168,170 miles
    Test number
    127156065027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass168,170 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    168,170 miles
    Test number
    729846965004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail168,169 miles (+40)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,169 miles
    Test number
    657302565092
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass168,129 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    168,129 miles
    Test number
    519434052283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewall

  17. Fail168,129 miles (+12)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,129 miles
    Test number
    328543242278
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewall

  18. Fail168,117 miles (+3)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,117 miles
    Test number
    638316912298
    • DangerousVehicle pulling to the right under normal driving
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Fail168,114 miles (+2)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,114 miles
    Test number
    668858682128
    • DangerousSteering column excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • DangerousVehicle pulls to the o/s under normal driving conditions
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

  20. Fail168,112 miles (+614)7 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,112 miles
    Test number
    128677362167
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass167,498 miles (+1)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    167,498 miles
    Test number
    135022661026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r side marker light n/w
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  22. Fail167,497 miles (+1,993)4 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,497 miles
    Test number
    597077551011
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r side marker light n/w
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  23. Pass165,504 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    165,504 miles
    Test number
    111331450474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass161,999 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    161,999 miles
    Test number
    724705159046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail161,987 miles (+5,466)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,987 miles
    Test number
    974420559027
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass156,521 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    156,521 miles
    Test number
    664709448000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail156,458 miles (+7,346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,458 miles
    Test number
    623655648021
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass149,112 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    149,112 miles
    Test number
    272553847018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass141,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    141,803 miles
    Test number
    124574656440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T437 MEF

Does T437 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T437 MEF expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T437 MEF?
The MOT on T437 MEF expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T437 MEF done?
T437 MEF was recorded at 191,491 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 2,852 miles a year.
Has T437 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T437 MEF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T437 MEF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T437 MEF find?
T437 MEF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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