Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Renault Master?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Renault Master?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Renault Master?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Renault Master vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

45% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Renault Master reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,165 vehicles, the 2013 Renault Master has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Renault Master?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Renault Master are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (45.3% of vehicles), Parking brake efficiency below requirements (42% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (41.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Renault Master?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Master (2013)

4,165 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Renault Master

CarHunch analysed 4,165 real MOT records for the 2013 Renault Master. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Renault Master passes its MOT first time in just 75.6% of cases, sitting 4.4 percentage points below the UK average—a meaningful gap that suggests these vans are prone to developing faults. More concerning is that 45% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above typical, so any used example needs careful pre-purchase inspection.

These Masters are clocking up reasonable mileage for their age at around 98,000–105,000 miles, and the average 3.01 failures per test suggests structural wear rather than freak issues. With 14.3 advisories per vehicle flagged on average, focus your pre-buy checks on the cooling, electrical, and brake systems—areas where this model consistently struggles—and always request a full service history to understand what maintenance has been done.

The 2013 Renault Master has a decent first-time pass rate (75.6%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

45%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.01

Over 11.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

98k

Middle half: 65k–135k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 14.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 4,165 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 4,165 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 45.3%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 42%

Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 40.9%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · …

Lighting 16.1%

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources · Nearside Front Position lamp not working · Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Before you buy a 2013 Renault Master

Based on MOT data from 4,165 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 45% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	4,164	75.6%	3.01

Colour Breakdown

Based on 121,442 Renault Master vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 66.7%

80,989

Grey 12.4%

15,012

Blue 9.4%

11,422

Red 2.9%

3,502

Yellow 2.4%

2,952

Silver 2.1%

2,586

Green 1.7%

2,010

Black 1.6%

1,894

Purple 0.3%

351

Orange 0.3%

334

Cream 0.2%

226

Multi-colour 0.1%

164

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Renault Master vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

97,927

typical

65,394

low mileage

135,415

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Renault Master vehicles fall between 65,394 and 135,415 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 65,394 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 65,394–135,415 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Renault Masters sit.

⚠ Over 182,810 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Renault Master — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Renault Masters are still being driven.

2,826 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.01

Avg failures per vehicle

14.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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