2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

681 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.7%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 681 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.9%
  2. Brakes20.3%
  3. Suspension5.1%
  4. Body & chassis4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Tyres4.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.7%

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 2013 Renault Master?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2013 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 681 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).