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PL08 YEC

2008 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,326 mi
Last recorded186,326 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 YEC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 186,326 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 186,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear low handbrake effort

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 184,705 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 184,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 181,410 miles

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

mirror covers missing

Fail 13 Dec 2023 181,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 175,525 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 167,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 167,107 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,236 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank has misting of oil on

horn grating but working

Fail 3 Sep 2019 162,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank has misting of oil on

horn grating but working

Pass 12 Jul 2018 158,719 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 158,716 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 153,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 146,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2015 134,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 122,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 103,116 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,238 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,438 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,553 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,504 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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PL08 YEC is a 2008 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PL08 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

PL08 YEC is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is PL08 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 YEC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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