2018 Renault Master 2.3L Diesel · HA10 AFG

The most recent test on 27 November 2025 resulted in a pass at 234,116 miles with no defects recorded, following a same-day initial failure at 234,112 miles. This pattern mirrors the November 2023 pair where a fail at 163,247 miles converted to a pass the next day at 163,249 miles. The absence of logged defect codes on either failure sheet suggests immediate rectification of minor items — likely lighting, wipers or tyre pressures — rather than structural or safety-critical faults. The maintenance trend appears stable; the vehicle has passed four consecutive annual tests without advisories, indicating consistent basic upkeep. Mileage accumulation runs high for the age. The 2024 test recorded 199,493 miles on 11 November, climbing to 234,116 miles by the 2025 test — a 34,623-mile increase in twelve months. That equates to roughly 2,900 miles per month, typical for a working panel van on motorway or multi-drop duty. The 2023 test at 163,249 miles shows a similar annual jump of 36,244 miles from the prior year. No gaps in the test history exist; the vehicle has been presented annually without delay, and the recorded mileage climbs steadily without clocking anomalies. A buyer should focus inspection on components that absorb high-mileage commercial use but rarely trigger MOT advisories until failure. Front suspension bushes and ball joints on the Master tend to wear silently until play becomes excessive. Rear leaf springs and shackle bushes endure heavy payloads; check for cracked leaves or elongated shackle holes. Brake discs and calipers at this mileage often show lip formation or binding despite passing the roller test. The timing belt and water pump interval falls due every 72,000 miles or six years; verify replacement paperwork exists for the 216,000-mile service. Corrosion on the rear crossmember and sliding door runners is common on this platform and warrants close scrutiny underneath. The clean MOT record supports a well-maintained fleet asset, but the sheer mileage dictates that major consumables — clutch, dual-mass flywheel, turbocharger and injector seals — are operating deep into their second or third life cycles. Budget for imminent replacement of these items rather than treating the current pass as a long-term bill of health.