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AF08 GNU

2008 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

289,153 mi
Last recorded289,153 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GNU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 289,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend changing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 279,052 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 259,997 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 259,988 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 244,663 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 244,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 237,634 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Rearmost (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Rearmost (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 237,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Rearmost (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Rearmost (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 210,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 210,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor has clip missing but secure

Pass 17 May 2019 203,768 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Starting to split. (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 203,768 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Starting to split. (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 175,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 162,383 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 9 May 2017 162,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 5 May 2016 145,834 miles

slight movement in all front ball joints

Pass 8 May 2015 128,418 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 104,311 miles

slight play in all ball joints

Pass 10 May 2013 82,354 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 82,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,478 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 41,224 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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AF08 GNU is a 2008 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 GNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 GNU is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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