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BU08 VRJ

2008 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,042 mi
Last recorded65,042 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 VRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 65,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle underbody covered heavily in underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,516 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,083 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,822 miles

Has the timing belt been replaced?

Fail 15 Jul 2020 54,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Has the timing belt been replaced?

Pass 13 May 2019 54,008 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 49,646 miles

All tyres perishing and beginning to crack- not yet down to cords or ply- 225/65/16cf

Rear tyres showing signs of fouling part of the vehicle but not apparent at time of test

Fail 10 May 2018 49,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All tyres perishing and beginning to crack- not yet down to cords or ply- 225/65/16cf

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres showing signs of fouling part of the vehicle but not apparent at time of test

Pass 16 May 2017 48,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 48,537 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken ratchet faulty (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 43,518 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 43,518 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,582 miles

parkin g brake not up to known standard 18% min'16%

Pass 3 May 2012 17,508 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 12,688 miles

n/s and o/s parking brakes not up to known standard 17%

Fail 5 May 2011 12,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s parking brakes not up to known standard 17%

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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BU08 VRJ is a 2008 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU08 VRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 VRJ registered?

BU08 VRJ is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is BU08 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 VRJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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