2012 Renault Master 2.3L Diesel · EA12 KXS

The 2012 Renault Master presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 5 March 2026 at 121,505 miles passed, but only after a significant failure on 20 February 2026 at 121,250 miles. That February failure was serious, flagging a leaking offside rear brake caliper, inadequate parking brake efficiency, and corroded brake pipes on all four corners. The fact that these same corroded brake pipes appeared as advisories just two weeks later in the March pass suggests the vehicle was retested quickly rather than undergoing thorough repair. The trend is not clearly improving. Brake pipe corrosion has been a recurring advisory since at least February 2025, and the February 2026 failure introduced new mechanical faults that raise questions about how well the braking system has been maintained. The mileage pattern is broadly consistent with the vehicle's age. At roughly 8,679 miles per year over fourteen years, this is typical commercial van usage. The record shows steady accumulation from 109,700 miles in February 2023 to 113,227 miles in February 2024, then to 117,038 miles in February 2025, and finally to 121,250 miles by February 2026. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, which suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing. The MOT history itself is reasonably complete, with annual tests recorded each February or March, so there is no evidence of extended periods without a valid certificate. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during any in-person inspection. The repeated advisory for corroded brake pipes across all four corners, dating back to at least February 2025, indicates long-standing exposure to moisture, road salt, or damaged protective coatings. The February 2026 failure added a leaking rear caliper and parking brake deficiency, both of which demand proper diagnosis rather than assumption that a fresh MOT has resolved the underlying issue. The offside rear anti-roll bar linkage bush was flagged as excessively worn in February 2026, and both rear anti-roll bar bushes showed wear as far back as February 2023, suggesting suspension components have not been replaced in at least three years. The split offside front CV boot noted in February 2026 also warrants inspection, as a compromised boot leads to joint contamination and eventual driveshaft failure. Given the pattern of recurring corrosion advisories and the severity of the February 2026 failure, a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic focusing on brake hydraulics, suspension bushes, and drivetrain boots is strongly advisable.