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SO08 DBU

2008 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,081 mi
Last recorded121,081 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 DBU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,081 miles

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2023 120,564 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding due to brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear brake calliper park brake mechanism is partially seized

previous repair work to this vehicle has been carried out to a poor standard

rear discs and pads are in very poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2022 116,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear brake calliper park brake mechanism is partially seized

previous repair work to this vehicle has been carried out to a poor standard

rear discs and pads are in very poor condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,378 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 109,372 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 102,657 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion on tow bar

o/s wiper blade small split still clears screen

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,095 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs and pads are in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,997 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,412 miles

engine undertray loose and insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2016 69,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine undertray loose and insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Play in inner rack joint

Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Play in inner rack joint

Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,744 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 45,743 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,512 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 18,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,584 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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SO08 DBU is a 2008 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO08 DBU, 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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SO08 DBU is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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