Renault Trucks Master 100.35 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,106 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 31.7%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Renault Trucks Master 100.35 MOT Reliability Overview
The Renault Trucks Master 100.35 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,106 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.3% and a failure rate of 31.7%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Renault Trucks Master 100.35 earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Renault Trucks Master 100.35 presents for MOT with approximately 105,666 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2014 models achieve the highest pass rate at 79.0%, while 2012 models have the lowest at 57.5%. This 21.5 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Renault Trucks Master 100.35 is Brakes, affecting 25.0% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 22.4%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 19.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 41.5% | 459 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.2% | 279 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.6% | 195 |
| 4 | Tyres | 9.9% | 109 |
| 5 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 4.2% | 47 |
| 6 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 4.1% | 45 |
| 7 | Driver's View Of The Road | 3.4% | 38 |
| 8 | Visibility | 2.7% | 30 |
| 9 | Non-component Advisories | 2.2% | 24 |
| 10 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 1.8% | 20 |
| 11 | Steering | 1.4% | 15 |
| 12 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.9% | 10 |
| 13 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.4% | 4 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 105,666 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 3.93 | 41.5% | 459 |
| Brakes | 2.39 | 25.2% | 279 |
| Suspension | 1.67 | 17.6% | 195 |
| Tyres | 0.93 | 9.9% | 109 |
| Visibility | 0.59 | 6.1% | 68 |
| Body & Structure | 0.49 | 5.1% | 57 |
| Seat Belts | 0.38 | 4.1% | 45 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.21 | 2.2% | 24 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.17 | 1.8% | 20 |
| Steering | 0.13 | 1.4% | 15 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.03 | 0.4% | 4 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Renault Trucks Master 100.35 has 105,666 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Renault Trucks Master 100.35 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 3.00% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Renault Trucks Master 100.35 MOT Data
The Renault Trucks Master 100.35 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,106 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.3% and a failure rate of 31.7%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Renault Trucks Master 100.35 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Master 100.35 is likely to perform.
Brakes — 25.0% of failures
Brakes issues account for 25.0% of MOT failures on the Renault Trucks Master 100.35. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 22.4% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 22.4% of MOT failures on the Renault Trucks Master 100.35. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 19.0% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 19.0% of MOT failures on the Renault Trucks Master 100.35. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Trucks Master 100.35?
Based on 1,106 MOT tests in our database, the Renault Trucks Master 100.35 has an overall pass rate of 68.3% (31.7% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Trucks Master 100.35?
The top 3 reasons a Renault Trucks Master 100.35 fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (25.0%), 2. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22.4%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (19.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Renault Trucks Master 100.35 reliable?
With a 31.7% MOT failure rate, the Master 100.35 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Renault Trucks Master 100.35?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (25.0%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22.4%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (19.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.