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PJ02 VHC

2002 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests39 (31 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

148,272 mi
Last recorded148,272 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Master100,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 VHC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

31 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 148,272 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2026 143,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside 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 21 Jul 2025 140,273 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 140,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 136,164 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 136,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 133,238 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 129,092 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 128,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 125,842 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 125,821 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 122,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 119,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 115,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 114,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 111,643 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 106,056 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,557 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,209 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,824 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,044 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,001 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,467 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,659 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,795 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,505 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 15,505 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)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,364 miles

all four tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,304 miles

slight surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2005 10,302 miles

slight surface corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs.

Fail 22 Aug 2005 10,302 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight surface corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs.

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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PJ02 VHC is a 2002 Renault Master in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 100,650 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 PJ02 VHC, 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 24 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ02 VHC registered?

PJ02 VHC is a 2002 Renault Master, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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The MOT history for PJ02 VHC shows 39 tests with a 79.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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