2013 Renault Master 2.3L Diesel · HX63 XNP

The 2013 Renault Master presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 22 May 2026 at 177,080 miles resulted in a pass, but the record reveals a persistent and unresolved fault. The nearside rear service brake has been flagged as binding, though not excessively, in both the May 2026 and June 2025 tests. This recurring advisory suggests a sticking caliper or a collapsed brake hose that has been tolerated rather than rectified for at least a year. The trend is stable but neglectful, with a new minor advisory for a light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber appearing in the latest report. The vehicle has covered 177,080 miles over thirteen years, averaging roughly 13,622 miles annually. This is a high annual mileage for a large van, indicating sustained commercial or intensive private use. The MOT record shows consistent testing with no significant gaps, and the mileage progression is steady, rising from 160,353 miles in May 2023 to 177,080 miles by May 2026. This confirms the vehicle has been in regular service rather than sitting idle, placing sustained wear on all major mechanical and structural components. A buyer must inspect the rear braking system thoroughly. The binding nearside rear brake has been a known issue since at least June 2025, and the May 2024 failure for an excessively binding offside rear brake indicates a pattern of caliper or hydraulic faults across the rear axle. Have the rear calipers, slide pins, and flexible hoses checked for free movement. The light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber noted in May 2026 is an early sign of seal failure. While not yet a failure, it will progress to reduced damping and uneven tyre wear if left unattended. Corrosion is the other structural concern. The May 2024 failure identified an excessively corroded offside front brake pipe, and advisories for corrosion on rear discs and suspension components have appeared in multiple tests. On a high-mileage commercial vehicle of this age, underbody and chassis corrosion can compromise structural integrity. Inspect the brake lines, load-bearing mounts, and suspension mounting points for advanced rust, particularly around the rear subframe and along the inner wings where corrosion often accumulates unseen.