Renault Trucks Master MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,141 real DVSA MOT tests on the Renault Trucks Master — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Renault Trucks Master fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Renault Trucks Master is steering rack wear — this model is 15 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,141 MOT tests, 5.19% of all Renault Trucks Master tests recorded this as a failure.
Steering faults include worn track rod ends, power steering leaks, and rack wear. These are safety-critical — any play in the steering should be investigated immediately.
Other notable weak points include suspension pin, bush or joint worn (6.0x the fleet average), anti-roll bar links worn (5.4x the fleet average), and parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the r... (5.0x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Renault Trucks Master's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Renault Trucks Master before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Renault Trucks Master
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Renault Trucks Master:
Steering — check for steering rack wear. Suspension — check for suspension pin, bush or joint worn, anti-roll bar links worn. Brakes — check for parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the r....
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Renault Trucks Master MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Trucks Master?
Based on 1,141 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is steering rack wear — at 15x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include suspension pin, bush or joint worn and anti-roll bar links worn.
Is the Renault Trucks Master reliable based on MOT data?
The Renault Trucks Master has 4 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is steering rack wear. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Renault Trucks Master most commonly fails on steering rack wear and suspension pin, bush or joint worn. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Renault Trucks Master's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.