2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

327 MOT tests in 2024. 47.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time47.7%
Failed or needed repairs52.3%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 327 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.2%
  3. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements7.6%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.5%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.2%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working5.2%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  10. Position lamp: not working4.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes57.5%
  2. Lights & electrics47.4%
  3. Suspension24.5%
  4. Body & chassis18.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.8%
  6. Steering9.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  8. Tyres4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.9%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2001 Renault Master?

In 2024, 47.7% of 2001 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 327 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Renault Master?

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

Is the 2001 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).