2018 Renault Master 2.3L Diesel · HY18 VJD

The 2018 Renault Master presents a mixed maintenance picture following its February 2026 pass at 76,973 miles. The vehicle failed the previous day on 24 February 2026 at the identical recorded mileage, indicating a retest rather than genuine mileage progression. Several advisories carried forward from earlier years remain unresolved, suggesting a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The overall trend is stable but concerning, with recurring structural and safety items left to deteriorate between tests. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for an eight-year-old commercial vehicle at approximately 9,600 miles per year, though the recorded figure of 76,973 miles remained static across both the 24 and 25 February 2026 entries. This plateau raises questions about the vehicle's recent usage or a potential discrepancy in the recording. The jump from 62,334 miles in February 2025 to 76,973 miles by February 2026 represents roughly 14,600 miles in twelve months, which is plausible for a working van but sits above the long-term average. The earlier progression from 49,307 miles in February 2024 to 62,334 miles in February 2025 shows a similar pattern of heavier use in more recent years. A buyer should pay close attention to the front brake pipes, which were flagged as corroded and contaminated with grease or other material in the February 2026 test. Corroded brake lines represent a genuine hydraulic failure risk, and the presence of grease suggests either a hasty repair attempt or contamination from nearby drivetrain components. The front prop shaft flexible coupling has been noted as deteriorating since at least February 2025, with the advisory escalating to "starting to split" by 2026. This is a progressive drivelain fault that will eventually require replacement to avoid vibration or driveshaft separation. The rear seat belt webbing has been frayed or damaged across all rear positions since at least February 2025, and the offside rear anti-roll bar bush was excessively worn at the February 2026 failure. Suspension bush wear at this mileage is not unusual, but combined with the recurring tyre sidewall damage noted in 2024 and 2025, it points to either rough load-carrying use or neglected suspension geometry. Tyre condition has been a persistent theme, with inner edge wear, outer sidewall damage, and perishing appearing repeatedly across multiple axles. A thorough inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and wheel alignment is advisable, along with a close check of the seat belt assemblies and any visible corrosion to the chassis or load-bearing structure beneath the rear floor area.