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P281 JOT

1996 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

231,423 mi
Last recorded231,423 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Renault Master114,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 JOT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 231,423 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Aug 2020 229,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 227,739 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 226,365 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER DETERIOATED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer SILL`S RUSTY& CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PLATE CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BONNETT INNER WING PANNELL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer SILL`S CORRODED.

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 226,365 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER DETERIOATED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer SILL`S RUSTY& CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PLATE CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BONNETT INNER WING PANNELL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer SILL`S CORRODED.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 225,784 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 225,784 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 224,897 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 224,879 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 224,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2015 224,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2014 223,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise from offside front and offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Sep 2014 223,647 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise from offside front and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Nov 2013 223,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 223,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 221,416 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 221,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 219,906 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2011 219,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2010 218,109 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 216,051 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 216,051 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 214,213 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 214,213 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 211,195 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 211,178 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 207,118 miles

horn weak, drag o/s/r brake handbrake readings low but locked

oil leak engine, o/s headlamp corner damaged

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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P281 JOT is a 1996 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P281 JOT, 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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P281 JOT is a 1996 Renault Master, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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