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Renault Master T35 (1989)

2,148 real MOT outcomes analysed

1989 Renault Master T35

CarHunch has 2,148 1989 Renault Master T35 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1989 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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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

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The 1989 Renault Master T35 is a light commercial vehicle, and these 2,148 examples sit outside the standard MOT testing regime captured in the DVLA light-vehicle database—most were likely tested under the separate DVSA heavy commercial vehicle scheme, which means conventional MOT pass rates and defect data simply aren't available here. You're looking at a vehicle that's now 35 years old; any surviving example is either a specialist restoration, a working heritage vehicle, or a very well-maintained survivor, which makes traditional reliability statistics less relevant than the condition and service history of the specific van you're considering.

If you're buying one of these, ignore the CarHunch score and instead focus entirely on documentation: get a full service history, have a pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with period Renault commercials, and understand that parts availability and specialist repair costs are the real risks, not MOT failure patterns. For the Diesel models (which make up 61% of this cohort), fuel system durability and injector condition are worth particular scrutiny given the age.

MOT statistics not available

We have 2,148 1989 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 1989 Renault Master T35

Based on MOT data from 2,148 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 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 carVertical 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%
82
Brown 0.6%
78
Grey 0.5%
60
Cream 0.4%
45
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