2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

734 MOT tests in 2024. 68.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time68.3%
Failed or needed repairs31.7%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 734 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    13 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.6%
  2. Brakes18.1%
  3. Body & chassis10.6%
  4. Suspension6.3%
  5. Tyres4.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%

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: 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 2012 Renault Master?

In 2024, 68.3% of 2012 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 734 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).