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PL08 YFJ

2008 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,510 mi
Last recorded166,510 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 YFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 166,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 164,548 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 161,394 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 161,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 156,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 153,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 153,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 152,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 152,040 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 150,850 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 148,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 147,543 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 147,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 129,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 107,690 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,366 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 49,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 19 May 2011 39,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,024 miles

slight rip in nearside wiper blade

Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,388 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 YFJ is a 2008 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YFJ, 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 PL08 YFJ registered?

PL08 YFJ is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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