2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

227 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 227 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.6%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.8%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.4%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes50.2%
  2. Lights & electrics32.6%
  3. Suspension30.4%
  4. Body & chassis22.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.5%
  6. Steering12.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  8. Tyres4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.9%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn14.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.1%

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: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2000 Renault Master?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2000 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 227 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).