Renault Trucks Master 35 LWB MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.3 points above the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Renault Trucks Master 35 LWB tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement17.3%

   152 occurrences

2. 2.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm16.6%

   146 occurrences

3. 3.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements11.4%

   100 occurrences

4. 4.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction10.7%

   94 occurrences

5. 5.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen10.6%

   93 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.9%

   78 occurrences

7. 7.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn8.6%

   76 occurrences

8. 8.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.6%

   76 occurrences

9. 9.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.1%

   71 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED7.7%

    68 occurrences

11. 11.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.6%

    67 occurrences

12. 12.An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.1%

    62 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Renault Trucks Master 35 LWB tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements17.6%

   736 tests

2. 2.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm9.9%

   416 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured7.9%

   332 tests

4. 4.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users5.3%

   220 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.0%

   167 tests

6. 6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn3.3%

   140 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.9%

   123 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.4%

   102 tests

What gets tested

The Master 35 LWB fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

101,482

Test classes

class 7: 4,183

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Renault Trucks Master 35 LWB?

72.0% unadjusted, from 4,183 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.

What does a Renault Trucks Master 35 LWB fail its MOT on?

"Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement" is recorded in 17.3% of failed Renault Trucks Master 35 LWB tests, followed by "a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm" (16.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Renault Trucks Master 35 LWB usually have at its MOT?

101,482 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.