2001 Renault Master · 1,142 MOT tests
2001 Renault Master reliability
2001 Renault Masters fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 19 Master years (1,142 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Masters: 34.9%)
- 49.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Masters: 34.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 122,569
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,142
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 26% of tests fail here (81% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Renault Master
Fail rate by area
- Brakes26%
- Lights and electrics25%
- Suspension20.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.6%
- Body, chassis and structure12.4%
- Steering8.5%
- Tyres4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 8.93%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.84%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 6.04%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 5.87%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rear fog lamp not working 4.55%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.55%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.89%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (8.06%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (7.71%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Renault Master reliable?
2001 Renault Masters fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 19 Master years (1,142 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Renault Master MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (8.93% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.84% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (6.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Renault Master have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2001 Renault Master shows 122,569 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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