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SW08 CLJ

2008 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,681 mi
Last recorded98,681 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 CLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 98,681 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 98,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 87,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 87,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking block (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 79,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 77,226 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

TIPPER BODY IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 11 May 2022 77,226 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

TIPPER BODY IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 May 2021 71,456 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 71,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 66,402 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 60,221 miles

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

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

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

body of tipper has corrosion

Pass 10 May 2018 51,615 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,692 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 46,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,245 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 38,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,258 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,107 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,966 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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SW08 CLJ is a 2008 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SW08 CLJ, 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 SW08 CLJ registered?

SW08 CLJ is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SW08 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 CLJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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