2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

648 MOT tests in 2024. 74.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time74.4%
Failed or needed repairs25.6%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 648 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high2.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.7%
  2. Brakes12.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  4. Suspension3.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Tyres3.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%

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 2017 Renault Master?

In 2024, 74.4% of 2017 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 648 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Master?

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

Is the 2017 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).