2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

545 MOT tests in 2024. 78.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time78.2%
Failed or needed repairs21.8%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 545 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high2.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  9. Outline marker lamp: not working1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.8%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Tyres3.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  6. Suspension2.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.2%

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 2021 Renault Master?

In 2024, 78.2% of 2021 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 545 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 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).