2022 Renault Trucks Master 35 Lwb — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 533 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Renault Trucks Master 35 Lwb, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres. Its pass rate of 90.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (93.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.5% in the 90-120k group versus 2.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 59 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 14 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.4% | 13 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.5% | 8 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 14 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 14 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 9 |
| 6 | Joints | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.3% | 55 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.6% | 51 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 25 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.2% | 17 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 11 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.9% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 120 | 2.5% |
| 30-60k | 172 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 174 | 13.8% |
| 90-120k | 58 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 153 | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 171 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 178 | 14.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Master 35 Lwb
Before buying a 2022 Renault Trucks Master 35 Lwb, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (2.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Renault Trucks Master 35 Lwbs pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 533 2022 Renault Trucks Master 35 Lwb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Renault Trucks Master 35 Lwb?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.1% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2022 Master 35 Lwb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 533 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.