2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

747 MOT tests in 2024. 58.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time58.8%
Failed or needed repairs41.2%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 747 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.9%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.5%
  10. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.8%
  2. Lights & electrics27.2%
  3. Suspension14.1%
  4. Body & chassis8.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Steering7.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.0%
  8. Tyres3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2009 Renault Master?

In 2024, 58.8% of 2009 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 747 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).