Renault Trucks Master
VanFrom 394 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 34 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 34 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 28 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 18 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 12 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.1% of failures are serious: 43.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £93.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 62.7% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Masters tested had between 109,665 and 228,225 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 171,605 median miles, the Master has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Renault Trucks Master MOT pass rate?
The Renault Trucks Master has a 67.8% MOT pass rate based on 394 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Trucks Master?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Trucks Master is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Trucks Master at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Trucks Master is 171,605 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 109,665 and 228,225 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 67.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £93 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.