Renault Master (1987)
1987 Renault Master
CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 1987 Renault Master. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1987 Renault Master
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (60%) | 83 | 56% | 2.35 |
| Petrol (40%) | 55 | 51% | 2.09 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 50% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 Renault Master vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1987 Renault Master vehicles fall between 61,602 and 127,327 miles.
1987 Renault Master — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1987 Renault Master
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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90.5%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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61.1%
Oil leak
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54.7%
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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50.6%
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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25.3%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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22.6%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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19.7%
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized
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18.5%
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987. Counts include advisories and failures.
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