2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

703 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 703 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    34 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.7%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.7%
  2. Lights & electrics34.3%
  3. Suspension11.7%
  4. Body & chassis9.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  6. Tyres5.7%
  7. Steering2.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2011 Renault Master?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2011 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 703 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).