2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

375 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 375 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements13.1%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.5%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.3%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively8.0%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.3%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.3%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.8%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.5%
    21 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  10. Position lamp: not working4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes57.6%
  2. Lights & electrics31.2%
  3. Suspension26.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.1%
  5. Body & chassis13.6%
  6. Steering12.0%
  7. Tyres4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%

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: 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 2002 Renault Master?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2002 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 375 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).