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L138 DPG

1994 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

240,840 mi
Last recorded240,840 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Master113,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 DPG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 240,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 239,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 237,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 21 Apr 2023 237,369 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 17 Jun 2022 237,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor around rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor around rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 236,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 236,145 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 236,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside inner sill (half way along) corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside sill (half way along) corroded but not within prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 234,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 234,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 233,011 miles

Nearside Front corrosion not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill has corrosion not within prescribed area

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 233,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front corrosion not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill has corrosion not within prescribed area

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 231,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 231,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 231,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 231,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 230,770 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front outer sills corroding, not in prescribed area

nearside front inner sill corroded, outside prescribed area

parking brake just met required efficiency

play in nearside inner rackend

Fail 17 Mar 2016 230,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded siil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front outer sills corroding, not in prescribed area

nearside front inner sill corroded, outside prescribed area

parking brake just met required efficiency

play in nearside inner rackend

Pass 9 Jun 2015 228,930 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside lower step corroding, not in prescribed area

play in nearside inner rackend

Fail 8 Jun 2015 228,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside lower step corroding, not in prescribed area

play in nearside inner rackend

Pass 5 Jun 2014 227,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 226,052 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 226,052 miles

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 224,916 miles

battery insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2012 22,491 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2011 221,819 miles
Fail 26 May 2011

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 220,808 miles

both front steering armes has slight play

Fail 26 May 2010 220,781 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front steering armes has slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2009 219,016 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 217,194 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 217,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 214,894 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 214,716 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 214,712 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L138 DPG is a 1994 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

Across all 1994 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 113,865 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 L138 DPG, 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 32 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L138 DPG is a 1994 Renault Master, first registered on 17 February 1994.

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