2016 Renault Trucks Master 2.3L Diesel · PO66 APX

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend, as the most recent MOT history shows a significant escalation in mechanical failure. While the van passed its test on 2 April 2024 at 228,759 miles, the preceding failure on 20 March 2024 revealed critical defects across the steering, braking, and wheel bearing systems. The jump from minor suspension advisories in 2023 to major steering and braking component failures in 2024 suggests that the vehicle has been subjected to heavy usage without proactive servicing, leaving the current roadworthiness status dependent on the quality of the repairs performed during that two-week window in early 2024. With 228,759 miles accumulated over ten years, this Renault Master has averaged approximately 23,000 miles per annum, confirming intensive commercial use. The record shows consistent annual testing, with the mileage increasing by roughly 26,000 miles between March 2022 and March 2023, followed by another 19,000 miles leading up to the April 2024 test. Given that no MOT has been recorded since April 2024, the vehicle has effectively been off the public record for over 16 months. This gap is significant for a high-mileage commercial vehicle and warrants a thorough investigation into its storage conditions and any mechanical deterioration that may have occurred during this period of inactivity. Prospective buyers must prioritise a physical inspection of the steering rack and column universal joints, as the 2024 failure for excessive free play indicates substantial wear in the primary directional control components. The braking system also requires scrutiny, specifically the master cylinder or fluid lines, given the previous report of a creeping brake pedal and insufficient reserve travel. Because the vehicle has a history of recurring suspension ball joint and anti-roll bar bush wear, check for any clunking noises or uneven tyre wear that might suggest these components have reached the end of their service life once again. Ensure that the parking brake holds firmly on an incline, as this has been a repeated point of failure in the recent history.