2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

830 MOT tests in 2024. 72.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time72.0%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 830 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    34 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    18 marked dangerous
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  10. Outline marker lamp: not working1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.5%
  2. Brakes18.7%
  3. Suspension7.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  5. Body & chassis3.4%
  6. Tyres2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%

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 2015 Renault Master?

In 2024, 72.0% of 2015 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 830 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).