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DX08 LXJ

2008 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,909 mi
Last recorded37,909 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 37,909 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 37,909 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 37,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 37,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 May 2024 37,359 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 36,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak onto engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front suspension arm balljoint slight wear/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 36,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle combination brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear upper brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak onto engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front suspension arm balljoint slight wear/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 35,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 33,605 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 31,492 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,024 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 27,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 27,751 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,947 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,528 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 22,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 22,439 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,608 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,571 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 16,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 16,612 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,450 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 12,390 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2011 9,669 miles

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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DX08 LXJ is a 2008 Renault Master in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DX08 LXJ, 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 DX08 LXJ registered?

DX08 LXJ is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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