1998 RENAULT MASTER2.5L Diesel

The Renault Master presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 24 September 2021 at 98,904 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, matching the fault-free results from 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical condition and no recurring test failures during this period. Recorded mileage sits at 98,904 against a 1998 build, equating to roughly 3,532 miles per year. The MOT data confirms extremely low annual use: the odometer moved just 451 miles between the August 2017 test (98,453) and the September 2021 test (98,904). Such minimal accumulation over four years suggests long stationary periods rather than regular light commuting. The clean record gives no cause for concern on paper, though sparse testing beyond 2021 leaves the current condition unverified for nearly five years. A buyer should physically inspect the chassis and underbody for structural corrosion, as a 28-year-old van left standing for extended stretches is prone to rust on sills, crossmembers, and suspension mounting points even when MOTs showed no advisories. The tester logged no suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc issues, but standing vehicles commonly develop seized calipers and flat-spotted tyres from disuse. Check the exhaust emissions system and fuel lines for degradation from inactivity, and confirm the brake hydraulics remain free from binding after the long lay-up since the last test in 2021. Given the low mileage and clean history, previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current, yet the absence of recent MOT data means a pre-purchase inspection must verify the van has not deteriorated through storage.