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M475 FVC

1994 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests33 (16 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate48.5%

Mileage

81,780 mi
Last recorded81,780 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Master113,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM475 FVC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 17 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 81,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 May 2025 80,877 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

load sensing valve stiff in opperation

Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake effort to minimum

Fail 3 Jun 2024 80,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake effort to minimum

Pass 20 May 2023 79,719 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 May 2023 79,707 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 May 2022 78,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar by door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front upper inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 78,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar by door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front upper inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2022 78,723 miles

All outline marker lamps not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring shackle X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,209 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth strap (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of the vehicle has been heavily undersealed

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 12 Feb 2021 77,209 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Does not function as intended. hazard lights inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Earth strap (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of the vehicle has been heavily undersealed

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,209 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 77,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 77,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ancor mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced reflector poor condition (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,221 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 77,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front steps (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side from front to back (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,036 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre outer wall is cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2014 73,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre outer wall is cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,872 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,443 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 70,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,358 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front and rear valance rusty

oil leak from engine / gearbox

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,121 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 69,120 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 69,107 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,475 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 68,475 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 67,837 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 67,805 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FADED.

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY.

OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION BALLJOINT SLIGHTLY WORN.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN.

REAR TOP MARKER LAMPS INOPERATIVE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK.

Pass 23 May 2006 66,001 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK SECTION SLIGHLY WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AXLE METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP REFLECTOR STARTING TO FADE.

OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SLIGHT LIFT.

VARIOUS CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED.

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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M475 FVC is a 1994 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.5%.

Across all 1994 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 113,865 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 M475 FVC, 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 32 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M475 FVC is a 1994 Renault Master, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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