2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

1,111 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,111 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.5%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.8%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  10. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes31.4%
  2. Lights & electrics27.2%
  3. Suspension14.3%
  4. Body & chassis8.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Steering5.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.6%
  8. Tyres3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Renault Master?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2008 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,111 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).