Renault Master
VanFrom 108,034 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Masters fare better: 2021 models pass at 82.7% vs 59.9% for 1998.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 5,882 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5,882 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5,748 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4,273 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,733 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,646 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,628 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2,619 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,568 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 2,206 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 2,119 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.8% of Master failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 14.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £116.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Master passes its MOT 78.8% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 71%, a 7.8 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 69.5%. With an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Master that's past its third birthday.
Renault Master on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 4,908 newly registered in the past year with 2,866 leaving, a net gain of 2,042. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 69,391 | 11,715 | +1,677 | -778 | +899 |
| 2025 Q2 | 68,775 | 11,432 | +1,097 | -851 | +246 |
| 2025 Q1 | 68,295 | 11,666 | +1,134 | -530 | +604 |
| 2024 Q4 | 68,083 | 11,274 | +1,000 | -707 | +293 |
| 2024 Q3 | 68,333 | 10,731 | +1,222 | -675 | +547 |
| 2024 Q2 | 67,997 | 10,520 | +1,427 | -581 | +846 |
| 2024 Q1 | 67,031 | 10,640 | +1,216 | -795 | +421 |
| 2023 Q4 | 66,775 | 10,475 | +1,793 | -768 | +1,025 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Lm35 Business Dci | Diesel | 4,974 | 13% |
| Master Lm35 Advance Blue Dci | Diesel | 3,740 | 10% |
| Master Ll35 Business Dci | Diesel | 3,692 | 9% |
| Master Lm35 Dci 125 | Diesel | 3,145 | 8% |
| Master Ll35 Business Blue Dci | Diesel | 3,012 | 8% |
| Master Lm35 Business + Dci | Diesel | 2,502 | 6% |
| Master Lm35 Business+ Blue Dci | Diesel | 2,453 | 6% |
| Master Lm35 Dci 100 | Diesel | 1,816 | 5% |
| Master Mm35 Business Dci | Diesel | 1,781 | 5% |
| Master Mm35 Advance Blue Dci | Diesel | 1,692 | 4% |
| Master Mm35 Business + Dci | Diesel | 1,615 | 4% |
| Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci | Diesel | 1,394 | 4% |
| Master Ll35 Start Blue Dci | Diesel | 1,306 | 3% |
| Master Mm33 Dci 100 | Diesel | 1,202 | 3% |
| Master Lh35 Dci 120 | Diesel | 923 | 2% |
| Master Lm35 B-Ness+ Energy Dci | Diesel | 894 | 2% |
| Master Lm35 Dci 120 Lwb | Diesel | 837 | 2% |
| Master Mm35 Business+ Blue Dci | Diesel | 803 | 2% |
| Master Lh35 Dci 120 Lwb | Diesel | 797 | 2% |
| Master Lm35 Dci 120 | Diesel | 752 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 78.8% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2019 | 74.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2018 | 73.2% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
24 earlier years
| 2017 | 73% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2016 | 71% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2015 | 71% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2014 | 71.6% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2013 | 69.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2012 | 68.9% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2011 | 66.7% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2010 | 65.6% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2009 | 65.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 66.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 67.3% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2006 | 65.7% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 63.8% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2004 | 63.7% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2003 | 62.6% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2002 | 63.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2001 | 62.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2000 | 57.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1999 | 60.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1998 | 59.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1997 | 61.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1996 | 45.5% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1995 | 63.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1994 | 52.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Masters tested had between 84,257 and 187,199 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 134,290 median miles, the Master has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Master MOT pass rate?
The Renault Master has a 69% MOT pass rate based on 108,034 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Master?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Master is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 5,882 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Renault Masters are on UK roads?
There are 69,391 Renault Masters currently licensed on UK roads, with 11,715 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Master at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Master is 134,290 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 84,257 and 187,199 miles.
Buying a used Master?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69% pass rate and an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.