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AY08 XAM

2008 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

322,089 mi
Last recorded322,089 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XAM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 322,089 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 318,758 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2024 318,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake slower to operate

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 314,967 miles

front and rear suspension arms and subframe/axle slightly rusting

Pass 24 Aug 2022 308,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 308,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 305,780 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 301,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter slightly split and small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 285,524 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 285,498 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and very slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake slower to operate

offside rear parking brake arm on caliper not fully returning to stop

Pass 23 Aug 2018 266,928 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 266,928 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 245,819 miles

Offside Front wiper rubber starting to split

Offside Rear registartion plate lamp lens slightly dirty

coolant slightly low

Fail 25 Aug 2017 245,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wiper rubber starting to split

Offside Rear registartion plate lamp lens slightly dirty

coolant slightly low

Pass 26 Aug 2016 225,636 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside rear hand brake arm not fully returning

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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AY08 XAM is a 2008 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY08 XAM, 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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What year was AY08 XAM registered?

AY08 XAM is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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