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PN08 BYF

2008 Renault Master

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,029 mi
Last recorded211,029 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 BYF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 211,029 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 207,185 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 201,749 miles

CAMPER COVERTED

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 201,728 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERBODY RUSTY

Fail 13 Aug 2022 201,715 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp not working on main beam ALL (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

ALL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERBODY RUSTY

Pass 13 Sep 2017 201,681 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MIL ON

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AT LIMIT (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 201,672 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort ZERO BOTH WHEELS (3.7.B.6a)

Front position lamp(s) not working no front lights (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working no lights working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MIL ON

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AT LIMIT (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 200,182 miles

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 200,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 186,903 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 186,901 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 133,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 133,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 116,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 116,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,736 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PN08 BYF is a 2008 Renault Master in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PN08 BYF, 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 PN08 BYF registered?

PN08 BYF is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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