Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1987 Renault Master T35?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1987 Renault Master T35?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1987 Renault Master T35?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1987 Renault Master T35?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Master T35 (1987)

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1987 Renault Master T35

CarHunch has 2,117 1987 Renault Master T35 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1987 Renault Master T35 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Renault vehicles below.

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Got a specific Renault Master T35 you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1987 Renault Master T35 doesn't appear in the standard DVLA light-vehicle MOT database—this is a heavy commercial van tested under the separate DVSA regime, so conventional MOT pass rates and defect statistics aren't available here. The 2,117 vehicles in this cohort split fairly evenly between diesel (1,148) and petrol (969) variants, reflecting the van's use across commercial fleets during that era.

If you're considering one today, understand that at nearly 40 years old, any surviving Master T35 will be a specialist interest purchase or restoration project rather than practical transport. Reliability assessment depends entirely on individual service history and condition rather than MOT statistics—seek a pre-purchase inspection from someone familiar with French commercial vehicles of that period, and budget for potentially difficult parts sourcing.

MOT statistics not available

We have 2,117 1987 Renault Master T35 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1987 Renault Master T35

Based on MOT data from 2,117 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 12,817 Renault Master T35 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 70.2%

8,994

Blue 12.1%

1,547

Red 7.9%

1,016

Beige 3.2%

408

Green 1.4%

185

Orange 1.2%

158

Multi-colour 1%

129

Yellow 0.9%

115

Black 0.6%

Brown 0.6%

Grey 0.5%

Cream 0.4%

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