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SY12 XFP

2012 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,746 mi
Last recorded158,746 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XFP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 158,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 156,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 154,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 146,794 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 146,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 130,569 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 130,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,481 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 123,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,212 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,974 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,877 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened main parking brake cable (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,047 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 55,010 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 36,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 May 2015 36,958 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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 XFP is a 2012 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XFP, 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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What year was SY12 XFP registered?

SY12 XFP is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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