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SW08 HCY

2008 Renault Master

Multi-colour Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,971 mi
Last recorded143,971 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Master106,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 HCY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 143,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on both front inner sills

Pass 30 Jan 2024 118,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake low efficiency on offside rear

Fail 30 Jan 2024 118,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake low efficiency on offside rear

Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine oil low

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,930 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil level low

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear brake very slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2022 92,826 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

play steering and suspension

some corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jan 2022 92,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel

play steering and suspension

some corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,865 miles

some corrosion forming underside

Fail 22 Jan 2021 86,865 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

some corrosion forming underside

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,499 miles

Front discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hazard light switch lens cover broken but still operates

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2018 76,863 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hazard light switch lens cover broken but still operates

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

hazard warning switch deteriorated but still working

Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 65,044 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part out of clip (3.6.B.4a)

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 Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,742 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 59,737 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,189 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,278 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,521 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 40,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HCY is a 2008 Renault Master in Multi-colour with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HCY, 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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SW08 HCY is a 2008 Renault Master, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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