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P162 CEC

1996 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 CEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 130,308 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

suspension items corroded underside

Fail 19 Dec 2025 130,277 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf Spring Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Body/ Arch Corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch

Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,780 miles

Front wheel arches rusty

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

all suspension items rusty

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2024 129,771 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking going into tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front wheel arches rusty

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

all suspension items rusty

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,528 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 129,510 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 129,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres perishing

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2022 129,306 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring pa rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring pa, rear, 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill several holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres perishing

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2021 129,018 miles

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

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

brake lines corroded

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underneath

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside front upper tie rod has play in ball joint

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,823 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,598 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 128,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,900 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside inner sill slight corrosion

nearside inner track rod has slight play

slight corrosion on battery box

Fail 11 Mar 2016 127,900 miles

Centre 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)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside inner sill slight corrosion

nearside inner track rod has slight play

slight corrosion on battery box

Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,626 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 127,620 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are perrished and cracked in tread area advise change now

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,327 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,842 miles

N/S sill is corroding

O/S/F Wheel tight to turn

Fail 11 Mar 2013 126,836 miles

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

N/S sill is corroding

O/S allthe sill is very corroded and has several holes along its length

O/S/F Wheel tight to turn

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 126,344 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 126,320 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

headlight lenses corroded but still ok

reversing light lens broken

sections of the body work corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 125,648 miles

oil leak

wear front disc

head lights starting to corrode

Fail 14 Oct 2010 125,648 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

head lights starting to corrode

oil leak

wear front disc

Pass 18 Sep 2009 124,246 miles

front disc worn

under body repaires

Fail 20 Mar 2009 124,210 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake sensor wires broken

front brakes on limit for balance

rear box sections behind rear wheels corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 120,769 miles

slight wear front disc

Pass 2 Jun 2006 117,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 17,309 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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P162 CEC is a 1996 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 P162 CEC, 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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P162 CEC is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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