2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

748 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 748 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.4%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side6.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.0%
    37 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes39.8%
  2. Lights & electrics29.5%
  3. Suspension14.6%
  4. Body & chassis12.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Steering5.5%
  7. Tyres4.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2010 Renault Master?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2010 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 748 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).