2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

1,379 MOT tests in 2024. 62.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.4%
Failed or needed repairs37.6%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,379 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.3%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.2%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    51 marked dangerous
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.0%
  2. Lights & electrics24.0%
  3. Suspension11.9%
  4. Body & chassis6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  6. Steering5.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  8. Tyres3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.8%

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 2007 Renault Master?

In 2024, 62.4% of 2007 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,379 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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 2007 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).