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M878 LPJ

1995 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,408 mi
Last recorded171,408 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault Master112,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 LPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 171,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2024 169,334 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 169,333 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 165,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 160,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 160,971 miles

Emissions not tested BLOWING (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 156,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 148,743 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 142,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 135,213 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside front headlamp slightly damaged

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2014 134,123 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished & feathering on edges

Coolant level low

Front antiroll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge close to the legal limit

Nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Slight play in steering box

Stone chip in offside front headlamp

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2013 133,168 miles

Both front brakes have a slight bind when rotated by hand

Both rear tyres perished

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Coolant level low

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Front wiper blades split

Gearbox driveshaft seals weeping

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside front suspension upper arm ball joint gaiter starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Various oil leaks

Various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 131,792 miles

Both rear tyres perished and feathering on edges

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

Gearbox driveshaft seals weeping

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front brake has a slight bind

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Various oil leaks

Various stone chips in windscreen

Water pump weeping

Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,688 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust rubber o-rings perished

both rear shock lower bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to perish

front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly perished

front brake discs slightly warped

front exhaust joint slightly loss

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front head lamp glass cracked

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2010 127,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf mirror cracked

nsf wheel arch corroaded

nsr tyre perrished

osf head lamp cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2010 127,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf mirror cracked

nsf wheel arch corroaded

nsr tyre perrished

osf head lamp cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 124,942 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Centre exhaust box deteriorating , slight blow + exhaust hangers deteriorating (strong advise)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside exterior mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in steering arm inner ball joints

offside front headlamp glass stone chipped

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 123,313 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nsr suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

nsr tyre perished and osr tyre perishing

osf headlamp chipped

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 23 Sep 2008 123,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nsr suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

nsr tyre perished and osr tyre perishing

osf headlamp chipped

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 10 Sep 2007 118,024 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front bumper end cap missing.

Offside front headlamp glass stone chipped.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 115,279 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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M878 LPJ is a 1995 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1995 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 112,071 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 M878 LPJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M878 LPJ is a 1995 Renault Master, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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