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SB08 NLN

2008 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

160,455 mi
Last recorded160,455 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 NLN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 160,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2026 160,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 158,646 miles

Front jacking points badly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2025 158,646 miles

Front jacking points badly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody surface corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 157,505 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 157,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 155,820 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2023 155,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2022 154,625 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2021 153,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2021 153,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 151,672 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 151,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 148,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 141,665 miles

Nearside Rear small cracks in side wall.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 141,660 miles

Central Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear small cracks in side wall.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 137,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 131,692 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 131,689 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,574 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 126,571 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 121,578 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 121,578 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 101,328 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 101,328 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 78,197 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 78,197 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 54,114 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 54,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SB08 NLN is a 2008 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 SB08 NLN, 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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SB08 NLN is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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