Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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.

Is the 2021 Renault Master reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,059 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Master has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Renault Master?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Renault Master are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.1% of vehicles), Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (18.4% 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 2021 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 (2021)

1,059 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Master

CarHunch analysed 1,059 real MOT records for the 2021 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 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.

The 2021 Renault Master passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

86.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

9.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.44

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

37k

Middle half: 22k–63k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.7 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 1,059 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 1,059 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 19.8%

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.

Other issues 18.4%

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

Brake wear 12.9%

Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Brake pedal wearing smooth · …

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

Lighting 6.3%

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

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Renault Master

Based on MOT data from 1,059 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.7% 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%)	1,058	86.8%	0.44

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 2021 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.

36,969

typical

21,829

low mileage

62,506

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Master vehicles fall between 21,829 and 62,506 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,829 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.

✓ 21,829–62,506 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Masters sit.

⚠ Over 84,383 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Renault Master — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Renault Masters are 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

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.44

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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