Renault Master (2021)
2021 Renault Master
CarHunch analysed 1,059 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Master. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Renault Master passes its MOT first time in 86.8% of cases, a solid 6.8 percentage points ahead of the UK average, suggesting these vans are holding up well mechanically in their early years. Only 9.7% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and indicates buyers aren't inheriting serious safety issues.
At a median mileage of 36,969 miles for a three-year-old van, these Masters are running well within typical commercial use patterns, and the average of 0.44 failures per vehicle confirms most are trouble-free at test time. When issues do appear, they tend to be minor—advisories average 1.7 per vehicle—so budget for routine wear items rather than structural problems, and always request the full MOT history before purchase to spot any pattern of recurring faults.
What to check before buying a 2021 Renault Master
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 1,058 | 86.8% | 0.44 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Renault Master vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Renault Master vehicles fall between 21,829 and 62,506 miles.
2021 Renault Master — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 987 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Renault Master
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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19.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.4%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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12.9%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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11.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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10.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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9.6%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
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9.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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