2010 Renault Master — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Renault Master passed 73.5% of its 4,814 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.1 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 27.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.7%) and brakes (13.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), joints and ball joint — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 389 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2010 Master fails 25.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 27.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 29.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.7% | 709 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.5% | 650 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.6% | 364 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.8% | 327 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.5% | 265 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.8% | 135 |
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) | 389 |
| 2 | Joints | 259 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 243 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 226 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 216 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 208 |
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 | 29.1% | 1,402 |
| 2 | Suspension | 21.3% | 1,028 |
| 3 | Tyres | 16.3% | 784 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 12.1% | 581 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.0% | 335 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.5% | 312 |
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 | 310 | 25.5% |
| 30-60k | 875 | 25.0% |
| 60-90k | 815 | 26.4% |
| 90-120k | 687 | 27.1% |
| 120-150k | 565 | 26.0% |
| 150k+ | 1,537 | 27.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 982 | 25.8% |
| 2022 | 966 | 25.5% |
| 2023 | 962 | 26.1% |
| 2024 | 989 | 28.2% |
| 2025 | 915 | 26.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Master
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.5% 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 (7.6% 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 2010 Renault Masters pass their MOT?
73.5% of the 4,814 2010 Renault Master MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Renault Master?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.7% of tests, followed by brakes (13.5%).
Does the 2010 Master get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.5% in the 0-30k band to 27.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,814 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.