2001 Renault Master 2.8L Diesel · CU51 EFG

The vehicle presents a precarious roadworthiness profile with a worsening trend regarding structural and mechanical integrity. While it passed its most recent test in January 2024 at 253,987 miles, this success followed a critical failure in November 2023. That 2023 failure identified excessive corrosion on the nearside and offside front suspension mounting areas that significantly reduced structural strength. Although these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the persistence of play in suspension joints and noisy wheel bearings suggests the vehicle is reaching the end of its mechanical life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 25-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging 10,000 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant stagnation in usage between July 2020 (248,400 miles) and November 2021 (253,086 miles), followed by a rapid increase in activity. This period of standing often correlates with the advanced corrosion issues seen in later tests. The most recent record from January 2024 is now over two and a half years old as of June 2026, leaving a substantial gap in data regarding the current state of the vehicle's aging components. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the front chassis and frame due to the history of severe structural rust in the mounting areas. The braking system remains a primary concern, with a recurring history of binding calipers, poor parking brake efficiency, and low efficiency ratings that barely met requirements recently. You should also inspect the front suspension joints and steering rack gaiters, as these have been flagged across multiple testing years. Given the high mileage and the nature of the previous failures, the risk of further significant mechanical degradation is high.