Renault Master (1992)

469 real MOT outcomes analysed • 61.7% first-time pass rate

1992 Renault Master

CarHunch analysed 469 real MOT records for the 1992 Renault Master. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 18.3% below UK average
61.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
114,625
typical mileage
79,411–166,598 middle half
20.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.43
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1992 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.
  • ⚠️ 20.7% 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 (87%) 407 61.3% 2.46
Petrol (13%) 59 63.9% 2.19
LPG (0%) 2 58.3% 4.5
Electric (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1992 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.

79,411
low mileage
114,625
typical
166,598
high mileage

Half of all 1992 Renault Master vehicles fall between 79,411 and 166,598 miles.

1992 Renault Master — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (19% of peak).

58 11 2014 2024

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.

MOT History Averages

6.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.43
Avg failures per vehicle
7.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Renault Master

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 88%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 60.2%
    Oil leak
  • 27.3%
    Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 23.8%
    Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 22.3%
    Service brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 20.8%
    Brake load sensing valve linkage seized
  • 18.1%
    Brakes imbalanced across an axle
  • 15.9%
    Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.

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