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P980 PWY

1996 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 PWY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 89,119 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 89,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 88,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,814 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 86,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and middle marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mount o/s/r and n/s/r both marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 85,400 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers cracking... (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 85,400 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers cracking... (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 84,510 miles

Central Rear Lower heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2019 83,007 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,726 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,169 miles

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

o/souter sill & inner wing corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 81,158 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/souter sill & inner wing corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 80,361 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 77,628 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 77,628 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,681 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 75,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both inner and outer sills on the nearside and offside holed weak and corroded not yet effecting the strength off the vechicle.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,127 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 74,115 miles

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

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

Passenger wiper blade poor.

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,106 miles

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

Underside of vehicle is corroding.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle is corroding.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front suspension components corroded

outer sills o/s and n/s weakened by corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2011 74,074 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front suspension components corroded

outer sills o/s and n/s weakened by corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,901 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 73,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,714 miles

rear tyres, side walls slightly perished from standing.

Fail 7 Aug 2009 73,699 miles

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

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

rear tyres, side walls slightly perished from standing.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,592 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 73,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,505 miles

surface rust on all suspension components and rear chassis members

Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,064 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 73,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P980 PWY is a 1996 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 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 P980 PWY, 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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P980 PWY is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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