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L9 EAL

2004 Renault Master

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

169,238 mi
Last recorded169,238 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Master107,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 EAL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 169,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged put a cable tie round to stop it rubbing on the drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 25 Jun 2026 169,232 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged put a cable tie round to stop it rubbing on the drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2025 167,478 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 10 Apr 2024 166,518 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 6 Apr 2023 165,236 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 31 Mar 2023 165,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Apr 2022 164,603 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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 22 Mar 2022 164,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 163,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 161,564 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 159,881 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 159,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 159,237 miles

Emissions not tested engine miss fire.crankshaft pulley worn and belt shredded (7.4.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 156,789 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2016 156,789 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2015 155,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 155,345 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 152,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 152,643 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 150,519 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight scoring on windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2013 150,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight scoring on windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2012 147,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/rear tyre cut in sidewall

rear brake discs worn

slight diesel leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 147,771 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/rear tyre cut in sidewall

rear brake discs worn

slight diesel leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 147,091 miles

Oil leak

advise rear anti roll bar bushes very rusty around bushes and brakets

Fail 2 Aug 2011 147,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise rear anti roll bar bushes very rusty around bushes and brakets

Pass 26 Jul 2010 145,790 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear brake discs rusting and pitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 145,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear brake discs rusting and pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2008 126,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside body shell has damage

advise number 1 injector chuffing

advise rear brake discs plus pads due for replacement

Pass 3 Jul 2007 93,375 miles

Front bumper insecure

advise nearside rear quarter panel damaged

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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L9 EAL is a 2004 Renault Master in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 107,476 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 L9 EAL, 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 22 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L9 EAL is a 2004 Renault Master, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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