2019 Renault Master — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Renault Master passed 86.7% of its 3,621 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail 14.7% of the time, so this is 1.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 11.1% of all tests — 6.4 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 168 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.2% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 402 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.7% | 171 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.6% | 130 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.1% | 78 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 70 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 69 |
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 | 168 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 107 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 94 |
| 4 | Wipers | 90 |
| 5 | Outline marker lamp | 87 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 73 |
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 | 11.7% | 424 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 391 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 227 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 157 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.5% | 128 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.2% | 116 |
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 | 1,091 | 11.1% |
| 30-60k | 754 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 605 | 11.9% |
| 90-120k | 514 | 16.0% |
| 120-150k | 351 | 16.8% |
| 150k+ | 302 | 20.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 393 | 9.2% |
| 2022 | 782 | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 802 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | 837 | 15.2% |
| 2025 | 807 | 15.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Master
On a 2019 Master, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.7% 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.
- 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 2019 Renault Masters pass their MOT?
86.7% of the 3,621 2019 Renault Master MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Master?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.1% of tests, followed by brakes (4.7%).
Does the 2019 Master get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.1% in the 0-30k band to 20.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,621 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.