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SY12 LBA

2012 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,441 mi
Last recorded89,441 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 LBA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,441 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly sticking cable nsr (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 88,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 85,524 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 85,514 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,671 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 70,575 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front tyre on 3.00mm tread depth

Nearside sliding door outer handle missing

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged but not affecting operation or light output

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 70,573 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside rear [rear sections] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

engine undertray insecure

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

nearside front door mirror unit damaged

nearside front tyre showing 3 to m4mm

nearside side door outer handle missing [still opening from inside vehicle]

nearside side door outer trim damaged and insecure

offside rear handbrake efficiency low compared to nearside rear

offside rear tail light lens damaged [no white light showing to rear]

Pass 7 Dec 2019 65,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear and nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area under tray also damaged and insecure

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken causing wear indicator light to illuminate on dash

nearside side door outer trim damaged and insecure

offside rear tail light lens damaged [no white light showing to the rear]

tow bar electrical socket outer cover missing

Fail 2 Dec 2019 65,503 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear and nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area under tray also damaged and insecure

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken causing wear indicator light to illuminate on dash

nearside side door outer trim damaged and insecure

offside rear handbrake efficiency low compared to nearside rear

offside rear tail light lens damaged [no white light showing to the rear]

tow bar electrical socket outer cover missing

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside front door mirror unit showing slight damage

nearside side door outer trim insecure

offside rear tail light lens damaged [not showing white light to rear]

Fail 22 Nov 2018 60,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside front door mirror unit showing slight damage

nearside side door outer trim insecure

offside rear tail light lens damaged [not showing white light to rear]

Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,794 miles

Central Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper trim damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

door warning light on dash but all doors closed ok

Fail 10 Mar 2017 37,793 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking rear of brake caliper[handbrake lever pinion] (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (3.5.1i)

door open warning indicator on dash illuminated[all doors closed?]

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

nearside side door outer trim insecure at rear

offside rear tail light lens damaged[not showing white light]

rear bumper nearside corner trim damaged and insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,217 miles

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay area

nearside front wheel arch inner plastic trim damaged

offside rear tail light lens damaged

rear bumper nearside corner section damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2016 29,216 miles

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay area

nearside front wheel arch inner plastic trim damaged

offside rear tail light lens damaged

rear bumper nearside corner section damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front and nearside rear brakes binding sligtly

nearside and offside front tyres showing 1.6-2mm

nearside front wheel arch inner plastic trim damaged

nearside front wiper blades showing signs of wear

offside rear tail light lens damaged[not showing white light]

Fail 9 Mar 2015 23,278 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front and nearside rear brakes binding sligtly

nearside and offside front tyres showing 1.6-2mm

nearside front wheel arch inner plastic trim damaged

nearside front wiper blades showing signs of wear

offside rear tail light lens damaged[not showing white light]

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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SY12 LBA is a 2012 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY12 LBA, 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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SY12 LBA is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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