2017 Renault Master — MOT failures & pass rate
3,637 MOT tests on the 2017 Renault Master are in this dataset, and 87.1% of them passed. That is 5.0 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 17.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 10.3% of all tests — 5.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 163 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.4% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 373 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.2% | 189 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.6% | 130 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.5% | 91 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 74 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.0% | 74 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 163 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 107 |
| 3 | Wipers | 85 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 73 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 70 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 70 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 14.9% | 541 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.4% | 525 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 7.3% | 265 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.6% | 240 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.1% | 223 |
| 6 | Suspension | 5.3% | 193 |
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 | 863 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 801 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 617 | 11.7% |
| 90-120k | 518 | 12.9% |
| 120-150k | 377 | 18.8% |
| 150k+ | 458 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 710 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | 711 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 711 | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 759 | 15.2% |
| 2025 | 746 | 13.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Master
On a 2017 Master, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (10.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.2% 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.
- Visibility (3.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2017 Renault Masters pass their MOT?
87.1% of the 3,637 2017 Renault Master MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Renault Master?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.3% of tests, followed by brakes (5.2%).
Does the 2017 Master get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 19.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,637 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.