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T156 MBU

1999 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

202,362 mi
Last recorded202,362 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Master122,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 MBU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 202,362 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 202,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 196,085 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 196,085 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 191,414 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills and sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 191,199 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills and sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 190,690 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 190,689 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 188,461 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 188,461 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 187,709 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 187,709 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 186,260 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 186,260 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 182,834 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 182,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both top (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 180,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 180,785 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 180,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s + o/s (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 83,815 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 83,815 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2015 177,435 miles

rear service brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 177,420 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 176,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 174,780 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 172,742 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 172,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 168,146 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,084 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 157,556 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 154,516 miles

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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T156 MBU is a 1999 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1999 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 122,482 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 T156 MBU, 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 27 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T156 MBU is a 1999 Renault Master, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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