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HN16 VLJ

2016 Renault Master

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,530 mi
Last recorded148,530 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Master92,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 VLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 148,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes Covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 148,513 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Sinks to Floor (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes Covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 138,568 miles

Nearside Centre side marker

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear side marker

Offside Centre side marker

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

Offside Front side marker

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear side marker

Fail 27 Feb 2025 138,568 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Centre side marker

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear side marker

Offside Centre side marker

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

Offside Front side marker

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear side marker

Pass 26 Jan 2024 117,981 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake just passed

Nearside Rear marker lamp inop

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front marker lamp inop

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,118 miles

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced Middle lamp lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced Rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,173 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 96,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,130 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 77,121 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Top level brake light lens damaged. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All marker lights inoperative. Offside central lens damaged. Nearside front lens damaged.

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top level brake light inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 52,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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HN16 VLJ is a 2016 Renault Master in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,767 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 HN16 VLJ, 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 10 years old, this Renault Master is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HN16 VLJ registered?

HN16 VLJ is a 2016 Renault Master, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is HN16 VLJ safe to buy?

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