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P120 BPE

1996 Renault Master

Maroon Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,632 mi
Last recorded67,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 BPE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,652 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside

Front offside and nearside around outer wheel arches corroded

Front offside and nearside under wheel arches corroded and holed but outside of swept area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2024 67,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside

Front offside and nearside around outer wheel arches corroded

Front offside and nearside under wheel arches corroded and holed but outside of swept area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,632 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside around outer wheel arches corroded

Front offside and nearside under wheel arches corroded and holed but outside of swept area

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

Offside Rear Upper floor corroded and holed but outside swept area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2023 67,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lens coming off (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure whole unit (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside around outer wheel arches corroded

Front offside and nearside under wheel arches corroded and holed but outside of swept area

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

Offside Rear Upper floor corroded and holed but outside swept area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,683 miles

slit paly in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2021 67,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,605 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,589 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubbers in very poor condition.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,589 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubbers in very poor condition.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,568 miles

slight movement in n/s steering arm at rack end.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 67,566 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight movement in n/s steering arm at rack end.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,541 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 2 Dec 2011 67,541 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,469 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 67,469 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,437 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,083 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,730 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006
Pass 3 Mar 2006 143,576 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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P120 BPE is a 1996 Renault Master in Maroon with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1996 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 114,374 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 P120 BPE, 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 30 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P120 BPE is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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