2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

746 MOT tests in 2024. 77.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time77.9%
Failed or needed repairs22.1%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 746 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.5%
  2. Brakes8.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  4. Body & chassis3.2%
  5. Suspension3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  7. Tyres2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2018 Renault Master?

In 2024, 77.9% of 2018 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 746 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).