2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

624 MOT tests in 2024. 74.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time74.5%
Failed or needed repairs25.5%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 624 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    15 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.3%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes19.2%
  2. Lights & electrics15.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  4. Suspension3.8%
  5. Body & chassis3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Tyres1.9%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%

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 2014 Renault Master?

In 2024, 74.5% of 2014 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 624 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).