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MJ16 VSO

2016 Renault Master

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

235,827 mi
Last recorded235,827 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Master92,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 VSO
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 235,827 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

handbrake travel

Fail 3 Mar 2026 235,824 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Feb 2025 234,145 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2025 234,130 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 234,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2024 255,607 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 225,607 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 217,706 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 217,703 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 172,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 160,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 160,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 134,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 109,603 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 109,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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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MJ16 VSO is a 2016 Renault Master in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2016 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,767 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 MJ16 VSO, 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 10 years old, this Renault Master is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ16 VSO registered?

MJ16 VSO is a 2016 Renault Master, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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