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P872 UNY

1996 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,222 mi
Last recorded99,222 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 UNY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 99,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 98,257 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 98,194 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Multiple front sections of underbody corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,123 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 97,123 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,945 miles

under body heavily corroded but not main chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,300 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 95,300 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,426 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,233 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,967 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 89,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven 47% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,466 miles

All tyres have cracking on side wall

Fail 8 Jul 2016 89,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven 53% nearside lowest (3.7.B.2)

All tyres have cracking on side wall

Side members where steps attach badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 88,929 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,980 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,180 miles

front offside tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2013 87,173 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front offside tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,847 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,837 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,283 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 86,282 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)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,427 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,077 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 84,712 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 84,135 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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P872 UNY is a 1996 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 114,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P872 UNY, 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 30 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P872 UNY is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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