2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

1,200 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,200 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.7%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.1%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.8%
    59 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes43.3%
  2. Lights & electrics32.3%
  3. Suspension14.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  5. Body & chassis9.2%
  6. Steering5.6%
  7. Tyres3.6%
  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 weakened17.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2006 Renault Master?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2006 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,200 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).