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HY12 WLJ

2012 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,553 mi
Last recorded197,553 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 WLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 197,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake becoming poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2026 197,325 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake becoming poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 175,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper additional stop/tail light inop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 175,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65R16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper additional stop/tail light inop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 165,035 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 152,736 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 152,735 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 129,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,648 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eberspacher heater exhaust pipe holed

eberspacher heater hose under near side rear of vehicle split ,possibility of fumes entering vehicle.

under bonnet fire extinguisher requires servicing/replacing

Fail 26 Aug 2020 107,648 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eberspacher heater exhaust pipe holed

eberspacher heater hose under near side rear of vehicle split ,possibility of fumes entering vehicle.

under bonnet fire extinguisher requires servicing/replacing

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,324 miles

eberspacher heater hose under near side rear of vehicle split ,possibility of fumes entering vehicle.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 89,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working roof lamp led (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

eberspacher heater hose under near side rear of vehicle split ,possibility of fumes entering vehicle.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,999 miles

Nearside door mirror backing missing

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,400 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 42,400 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,273 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 29,272 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 16,079 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 5,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 1,454 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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HY12 WLJ is a 2012 Renault Master in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY12 WLJ, 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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HY12 WLJ is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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