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J542 LJK

1991 Renault Master

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,092 mi
Last recorded33,092 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault Master108,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ542 LJK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 33,092 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 33,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 33,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front arch/door opening corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,066 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 33,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 32,675 miles

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

both front inner wheel arches have corrosion

exhaust has minor leak from rear connection

Fail 22 Jul 2019 32,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both front inner wheel arches have corrosion

exhaust has minor leak from rear connection

Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,441 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 32,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,853 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,566 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 30,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,811 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 29,811 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,833 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,390 miles

offside rear tyre perished but no cords visable

Fail 3 Jun 2011 25,389 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished but no cords visable

Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

offside rear tyre perished but no cords visable

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,007 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 23,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front screen starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,742 miles

front screen starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,688 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 22,386 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 22,386 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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J542 LJK is a 1991 Renault Master in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 108,686 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 J542 LJK, 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 35 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J542 LJK is a 1991 Renault Master, first registered on 6 December 1991.

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