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Renault Master

Silver · Diesel · 1994 · 2,499 cc

M126 UBWMOT history

M126 UBW is a silver diesel Renault Master first used on 8 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2021 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2021
Mileage
93,317 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 UBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Master
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

M126 UBW was last recorded at 93,317 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,281 miles · 2 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,317 miles
  • 2019 – 93,281 miles
  • 2018 – 93,243 miles
  • 2015 – 93,054 miles
  • 2014 – 92,506 miles
  • 2013 – 91,319 miles
  • 2012 – 89,999 miles
  • 2011 – 88,013 miles
  • 2010 – 87,137 miles
  • 2009 – 85,970 miles
  • 2008 – 83,151 miles
  • 2007 – 81,117 miles
  • 2006 – 78,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,317 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected patch repair not seam welded around patch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bonnet+inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryWipers do not park in same position every time

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s discs have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to load valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,317 miles (+36)3 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,317 miles
    Test number
    720237179718
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected patch repair not seam welded around patch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bonnet+inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers do not park in same position every time

  2. Pass93,281 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,281 miles
    Test number
    822286949297
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,279 miles (+36)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,279 miles
    Test number
    596196393537
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,243 miles
    Test number
    499616281985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail93,243 miles (+189)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,243 miles
    Test number
    847183287561
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine starter motor area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass93,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,054 miles
    Test number
    851013622785
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  7. Fail93,054 miles (+5)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,054 miles
    Test number
    971667672399
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  8. Fail93,049 miles (+543)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    765462065489
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of rear bumper (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  9. Pass92,506 miles (+1,187)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    979077494165
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wheel arches corroded.osr floor/wheel arch holed and corroded.

  10. Pass91,319 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    595511153195
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail91,319 miles (+1,320)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    768841453178
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass89,999 miles (+1,986)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,999 miles
    Test number
    628013252100
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass88,013 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,013 miles
    Test number
    457374151177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,009 miles (+872)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    745902551167
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass87,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,137 miles
    Test number
    380183200294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,137 miles (+1,167)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,137 miles
    Test number
    233322200232
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass85,970 miles (+2,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,970 miles
    Test number
    210004099269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail83,151 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,151 miles
    Test number
    231054698233
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass83,151 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,151 miles
    Test number
    420114098252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,117 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,117 miles
    Test number
    473604307378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,090 miles (+2,828)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,090 miles
    Test number
    332901987466
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass78,262 miles (+58)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    134894486225
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBump stop missing rear

  23. Fail78,204 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,204 miles
    Test number
    204911066203
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about M126 UBW

Does M126 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M126 UBW expired on 1 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M126 UBW?
The MOT on M126 UBW expired on 1 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M126 UBW done?
M126 UBW was recorded at 93,317 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 802 miles a year.
Has M126 UBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 UBW has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on M126 UBW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M126 UBW find?
M126 UBW failed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected patch repair not seam welded around patch, and 12 more.

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