2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

558 MOT tests in 2024. 77.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time77.2%
Failed or needed repairs22.8%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 558 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    15 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.8%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.6%
  2. Brakes8.1%
  3. Suspension4.1%
  4. Body & chassis3.8%
  5. Tyres3.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.2%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  4. Pedal: anti-slip provision worn smooth2.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.5%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2020 Renault Master?

In 2024, 77.2% of 2020 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 558 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).