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R4 BYW

2008 Renault Master

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,450 mi
Last recorded48,450 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 BYW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 48,450 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 12 May 2025 46,604 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 46,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 46,559 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,513 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,522 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 44,522 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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,613 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,069 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 40,069 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,479 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 38,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 34,066 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 34,066 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 29,321 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R4 BYW is a 2008 Renault Master in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R4 BYW, 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

How do I check the history of R4 BYW?

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What year was R4 BYW registered?

R4 BYW is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is R4 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 BYW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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