2000 RENAULT MASTER2.4L Diesel

The Renault Master presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 April 2026 at 138,048 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since early 2023. The April 2025 test at 137,245 miles and the February 2024 test at 136,018 miles also passed with no advisories, showing the vehicle has not developed any worsening mechanical or structural faults across the recorded period. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 26-year-old commercial vehicle. From the 24 January 2023 test at 135,386 miles to the 2 April 2026 test at 138,048 miles, the van covered just 2,662 miles over three years, averaging under 900 miles annually. The records show no rapid accumulation or concerning gaps; the sparse but clean history suggests light use, likely with extended standing periods, which on a vehicle of this age raises the prospect of perished rubber components and corrosion rather than high-load drivetrain wear. The 23 January 2023 failure at 135,386 miles is anomalous. The DVSA entry shows a fail with no defects recorded, and the same-day retest passed with no advisories, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a genuine mechanical fault. No recurring suspension bushes, brake disc, exhaust emission, or structural integrity issues appear anywhere in the supplied data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection focused on age-related risks the MOT cannot capture. Check chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, and examine door seals, coolant hoses, and tyre sidewalls for degradation from prolonged inactivity. Verify the brake calipers are not seizing after standing, and confirm the 2.5-litre diesel starts cleanly from cold given the low annual mileage.