2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

783 MOT tests in 2024. 74.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time74.8%
Failed or needed repairs25.2%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 783 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    22 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Outline marker lamp: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.4%
  2. Brakes12.1%
  3. Suspension5.9%
  4. Tyres4.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Body & chassis4.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2016 Renault Master?

In 2024, 74.8% of 2016 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 783 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).