1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

112 MOT tests in 2024. 52.7% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time52.7%
Failed or needed repairs47.3%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 112 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements9.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.0%
  4. Washers: not working7.1%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid7.1%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.4%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.4%
  9. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp5.4%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics56.3%
  2. Brakes45.5%
  3. Suspension29.5%
  4. Body & chassis28.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)19.6%
  6. Steering10.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.1%

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: service brake performance: 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 1999 Renault Master?

In 2024, 52.7% of 1999 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 112 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).