Renault Trucks common problems and MOT failures
From 7,701 MOT tests in 2024, 24.8% of Renault Trucks vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Renault Trucks MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 288 |
| 2 | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 240 |
| 3 | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements | 220 |
| 4 | suspension pin, bush or joint worn | 186 |
| 5 | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 162 |
| 6 | brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 132 |
| 7 | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 128 |
| 8 | rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 118 |
| 9 | windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 112 |
| 10 | transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 109 |
What this means if you're buying a Renault Trucks
The single most common MOT failure for Renault Trucks is lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, accounting for 17% of all failure items.
These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Renault Trucks vehicles. If you're viewing a used Renault Trucks, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Renault Trucks models by MOT pass rate
Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Master 120.35 Lwb | 262 | 67.2% |
| Master 125.35 Lwb | 494 | 67.6% |
| Master | 394 | 67.8% |
| Unclassified | 350 | 69.7% |
| Master 35 Lwb | 4,762 | 77.3% |
| Master 35 Mwb | 478 | 81% |
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