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PL08 YCG

2008 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

161,033 mi
Last recorded161,033 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 YCG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 161,033 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 161,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 153,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 153,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected carrier bolts missing (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 144,290 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 130,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,105 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 118,105 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (1956516) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 109,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 168,186 miles

Central Front seatbelt has minor damage

Fail 20 Sep 2019 99,063 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective +leaking (8.2.2.1 (a))

Central Front seatbelt has minor damage

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake slightly rough

Pass 24 Oct 2018 98,653 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 98,653 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,330 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,100 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT and REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 87,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT and REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,301 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2015 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,925 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 63,925 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside caliper u/s

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,900 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 33,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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PL08 YCG is a 2008 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 PL08 YCG, 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 PL08 YCG registered?

PL08 YCG is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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