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HV12 GWA

2012 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,867 mi
Last recorded163,867 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 GWA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 163,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear /at rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2025 155,262 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 149,617 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,919 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 138,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 28 Oct 2021 129,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,476 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,523 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 103,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,729 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear side marker inop

Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 70,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,280 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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HV12 GWA is a 2012 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 99,331 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 HV12 GWA, 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 14 years old, this Renault Master is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HV12 GWA registered?

HV12 GWA is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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