Is the Renault Master reliable?

The Renault Master has an average MOT pass rate of 74% across 26 years, based on 28,994 tests in 2026. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2021 with a 89% pass rate.

Which year Renault Master is best?

The 2021 Renault Master has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 64%. There's a 25 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Renault Master

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 26 years from 28,994 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

28,994

Best Year

2021 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Master

The Renault Master has been tested 28,994 times in 2026 MOT data across 26 model years (1995 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 152 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer RENAULT MASTERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 13 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 106,550 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 28,548 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Master is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2298cc)

£1,245

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,845

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Renault Master?

vs national average-8% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-6% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread25 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Master by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	89%	152	28,548 mi
2020	83%	318	71,583 mi
2019	85%	1,198	79,215 mi
2018	85%	1,210	95,829 mi
2017	85%	1,218	85,063 mi
2016	84%	1,418	118,677 mi
2015	80%	1,500	108,076 mi
2014	82%	1,113	98,583 mi
2013	81%	1,211	113,599 mi
2012	78%	1,326	100,736 mi
2011	74%	1,379	123,849 mi
2010	72%	1,512	121,915 mi
2009	72%	1,514	122,599 mi
2008	73%	2,245	120,176 mi
2007	75%	2,771	109,564 mi
2006	71%	2,550	110,586 mi
2005	71%	1,599	122,732 mi
2004	69%	1,245	140,466 mi
2003	65%	818	135,247 mi
2002	68%	806	127,816 mi
2001	64%	652	129,800 mi
2000	65%	487	130,392 mi
1999	65%	386	130,912 mi
1998	67%	255	130,342 mi
1996	65%	43	100,360 mi
1995	65%	68	106,550 mi