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J444 DMA

2012 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,461 mi
Last recorded86,461 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 DMA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 86,459 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged pipe to hose crimp split and leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 74,847 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 74,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,394 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 63,394 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 63,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,213 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,270 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2021 53,269 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,096 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 46,281 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2019 46,281 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 40,375 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 40,375 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 34,734 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 26,521 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 22,118 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 22,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,443 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 17,443 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J444 DMA is a 2012 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J444 DMA, 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 J444 DMA registered?

J444 DMA is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is J444 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 DMA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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