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P196 EOV

1996 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

98,249 mi
Last recorded98,249 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 EOV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,249 miles

Front suspension, brakes and steering corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension and brakes corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

offsider rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2025 98,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front steering ,suspension and braking components corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside inner sill corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear bumper damaged

rear suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 97,938 miles

Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury heavily corroded step base and mounting fixing (6.2.8 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass doesn't effect view (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch when door opened, corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch when door opened, corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper corner damaged and slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 97,895 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,337 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Fuel tank has surface corrosion

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Impact damage to O/S/R bumper corner

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (30cm from leaf spring mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Side loading door step and mounts corroded

Surface corrosion to all inner arches

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Both tow bar mounts (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 95,335 miles

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

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Fuel tank has surface corrosion

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Impact damage to O/S/R bumper corner

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (30cm from leaf spring mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Side loading door step and mounts corroded

Surface corrosion to all inner arches

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Both tow bar mounts (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,285 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 94,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front subframe light corrosion.

Fail 22 Jan 2021 93,508 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front subframe light corrosion.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,133 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded, and subframe

Front inner w/arch areas starting to get abit corroded

Inner sill areas starting to get abit corroded

Rear leaf spring mount areas getting abit corroded (esp rear end mount areas)

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,842 miles

Leaf spring mount areas abit corroded

N/S/F tyre abit low on tread

Slight brake bind at N/S/F

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,816 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaks grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear end leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Leaf spring mount areas abit corroded

N/S/F tyre abit low on tread

Slight brake bind at N/S/F

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,088 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Front brake pads worn.

Surface corrosion at both rear spring hangers.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,698 miles

Excessive corrosion at O/S/R inner w/arch lower corner by fuel pipes (NOT quite within fail limits)

Exhaust rubber mounting getting perished and cracked

Exhaust system getting corroded

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded, and subframe

Rear end leaf spring mountings and sourrounding areas getting abit corroded

Slight brake bind at O/S/R

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,201 miles

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 21 Jul 2014 88,783 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 87,499 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,530 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,102 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 83,102 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,827 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 79,827 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 74,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 72,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 31 Jul 2006 69,539 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 69,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P196 EOV is a 1996 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P196 EOV, 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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P196 EOV is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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