2007 Renault Master — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Renault Master passed 75.6% of its 9,112 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.9 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.9%) and brakes (13.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), service brake performance and position lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 706 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 17.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 28.9% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 31.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 1,270 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.7% | 1,250 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.1% | 649 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.0% | 454 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.5% | 407 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.8% | 346 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 706 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 518 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 455 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 399 |
| 5 | Wipers | 378 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 352 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 31.6% | 2,883 |
| 2 | Suspension | 24.0% | 2,190 |
| 3 | Tyres | 15.8% | 1,443 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 1,305 |
| 5 | Other defects | 12.0% | 1,096 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 10.6% | 965 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 688 | 17.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,332 | 18.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,529 | 23.0% |
| 90-120k | 1,185 | 26.8% |
| 120-150k | 949 | 30.9% |
| 150k+ | 2,286 | 28.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,892 | 24.6% |
| 2022 | 1,916 | 22.9% |
| 2023 | 1,822 | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 1,785 | 24.9% |
| 2025 | 1,697 | 26.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Master
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (7.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Renault Masters pass their MOT?
75.6% of the 9,112 2007 Renault Master MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Renault Master?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by brakes (13.7%).
Does the 2007 Master get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.0% in the 0-30k band to 28.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,112 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.