2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

763 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 763 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    32 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.7%
  2. Brakes10.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  4. Suspension3.8%
  5. Body & chassis3.5%
  6. Tyres3.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Renault Master?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2019 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 763 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).