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PJ61 EFV

2012 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,530 mi
Last recorded234,530 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 EFV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 234,530 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 234,528 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 225,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 225,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 214,912 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 214,912 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 203,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Rear side marker inoperative

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2022 203,058 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Rear side marker inoperative

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2021 189,176 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 189,176 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 170,116 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 170,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 151,928 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 151,928 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 138,529 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 138,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,959 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed adrift from its mounting point (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 124,957 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed adrift from its mounting point (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,179 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 107,179 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working due to damage (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,661 miles

Lense repair tape fitted to rear centre brake lamp as a temporary repair

Fail 26 Feb 2015 90,661 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Lense repair tape fitted to rear centre brake lamp as a temporary repair

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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PJ61 EFV is a 2012 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 99,331 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 PJ61 EFV, 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 14 years old, this Renault Master is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PJ61 EFV is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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