Renault Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci
VanFrom 922 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dcis fare better: 2021 models pass at 65.5% vs 78.8% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 64 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 64 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 39 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 25 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 23 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 20 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.6% of Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £93.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dcis tested had between 79,824 and 115,057 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 98,193 median miles, the Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci has 0.027 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 Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci MOT pass rate?
The Renault Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci has a 73.4% MOT pass rate based on 922 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 64 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci is 98,193 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 79,824 and 115,057 miles.
Buying a used Master Lm35 B-Ness Energy Dci?
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 73.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £93 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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