Renault Master
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,799 cc
T156 MBUMOT history
T156 MBU is a white diesel Renault Master first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 202,362 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 202,362 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,615 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T156 MBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Master
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T156 MBU was last recorded at 202,362 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 May 2009: 63,084 miles, lower than 157,556 miles on 16 Apr 2008.
- 16 May 2016: 83,815 miles, lower than 177,435 miles on 5 May 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 202,347 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 2,615 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 202,362 miles
- 2024 – 196,085 miles
- 2023 – 191,414 miles
- 2022 – 190,690 miles
- 2021 – 188,461 miles
- 2019 – 187,709 miles
- 2018 – 186,260 miles
- 2017 – 182,834 miles
- 2016 – 83,815 miles
- 2015 – 177,435 miles
- 2014 – 176,265 miles
- 2013 – 174,780 miles
- 2011 – 172,742 miles
- 2010 – 168,146 miles
- 2009 – 63,084 miles
- 2008 – 157,556 miles
- 2007 – 154,516 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass202,362 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills and sill end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28%
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,362 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 202,362 miles
- Test number
- 546537492429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,347 miles (+6,262)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,347 miles
- Test number
- 116686759966
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass196,085 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 196,085 miles
- Test number
- 841171907345
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail196,085 miles (+4,671)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,085 miles
- Test number
- 954689334555
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass191,414 miles (+215)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 191,414 miles
- Test number
- 339762932844
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills and sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail191,199 miles (+509)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,199 miles
- Test number
- 675202765932
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills and sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass190,690 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 190,690 miles
- Test number
- 918311398656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,689 miles (+2,228)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,689 miles
- Test number
- 958253436306
- MajorFuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass188,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 188,461 miles
- Test number
- 360432460396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,461 miles (+752)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,461 miles
- Test number
- 434793524973
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass187,709 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 187,709 miles
- Test number
- 841425537919
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail187,709 miles (+1,449)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,709 miles
- Test number
- 371289867649
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass186,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 186,260 miles
- Test number
- 457038726688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,260 miles (+3,426)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,260 miles
- Test number
- 552717597392
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass182,834 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 182,834 miles
- Test number
- 447031497029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,832 miles (+2,047)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,832 miles
- Test number
- 294091523632
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both top (2.4.G.2)
Pass180,785 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 180,785 miles
- Test number
- 475276010455
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail180,785 miles (+25)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,785 miles
- Test number
- 311635341818
- FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail180,760 miles (+96,945)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,760 miles
- Test number
- 553013449387
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort n/s + o/s (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 83,815 miles
- Test number
- 251668755959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,815 miles (-93,620)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,815 miles
- Test number
- 471986535297
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass177,435 miles (+15)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 177,435 miles
- Test number
- 646275325138
- NoteRear service brake efficiency only just met.
Fail177,420 miles (+1,155)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,420 miles
- Test number
- 157750025101
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass176,265 miles (+1,485)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 176,265 miles
- Test number
- 737639144176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,780 miles (+2,038)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 174,780 miles
- Test number
- 238981453429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 172,742 miles
- Test number
- 996643131165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,739 miles (+4,593)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,739 miles
- Test number
- 238163331123
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass168,146 miles (+105,062)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 168,146 miles
- Test number
- 733576720118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,084 miles (-94,472)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 63,084 miles
- Test number
- 353296129176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,556 miles (+3,040)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2009
- Odometer
- 157,556 miles
- Test number
- 311617608146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2008
- Odometer
- 154,516 miles
- Test number
- 134521637178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T156 MBU
- Does T156 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T156 MBU expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T156 MBU?
- The MOT on T156 MBU expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T156 MBU done?
- T156 MBU was recorded at 202,362 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 2,615 miles a year.
- Has T156 MBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T156 MBU has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T156 MBU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T156 MBU find?
- T156 MBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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