2008 Renault Master 2.5L Diesel · HN08 SWO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward increasing age-related degradation. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 94,930 miles passed, the record reveals multiple advisories regarding brake hoses and suspension components. This marks a departure from the clean records seen in 2021 and 2022, indicating that the rubber and metal components are now reaching the end of their effective service life despite the low mechanical mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old van, averaging approximately 5,274 miles per year. The data shows a significant plateau in usage between June 2023 and July 2025, where the vehicle covered only 494 miles over two years. This pattern suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, which explains the perishing noted on the tyres and the corrosion on the brake hose fittings in the latest inspection. Low-mileage often masks underlying issues with rubber components that degrade through oxidation rather than they wear out from use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension and braking system. The July 2025 advisory noted corrosion on the ferrule of all four brake hoses and corrosion on the rear suspension spring mountings. These areas should be monitored for structural thinning or deep rust that could lead to failure. Furthermore, the history of a reduced damping shock absorber in 2023 and a ball joint with play in 2024 suggests the front end geometry is beginning to require attention. The perishing on the rear tyres also necessitates immediate replacement as the rubber has lost its integrity due to age.