Renault Master reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Renault Master is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 99 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 13 of 42, and 34.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is rbt (sp) (6.1% of tests).
Ranked 13 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 14,392 Renault Masters aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 34.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Renault Master is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 20.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
34.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
20.6%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,500
Typical age at test: 13 years
Renault Master MOT failure rate by age
Most common Renault Master MOT faults
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.1% of tests
- Position lamp: not working4.1% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8% of tests
What the Renault Master fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 17.0% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Brakes | 15.0% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Suspension | 7.7% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Body and structure | 6.1% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Visibility | 5.8% | About average |
| Tyres | 3.4% | ▼ 50% less often |
| Steering | 3.1% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.4% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.3% | ▼ 48% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 90% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Renault Master reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Renault Master is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 99 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Renault Master?
The most common MOT fault is “Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements”, found in 6.1% of tests. It fails on brakes and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How many Renault Masters fail their MOT?
34.1% of Renault Masters aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 20.6% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Renault Master combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.