2009 Renault Master 2.5L Diesel · L3 VTC

The 2009 Renault Master passed its most recent MOT on 1 April 2025 at 94,274 miles, but only after a failure on the same day. That earlier failure flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front outer CV joint boot, an offside rear nail in the tyre, and an offside front service brake binding. The same CV boot and binding brake advisory carried over into the pass, meaning these items were not repaired but were deemed not to meet failure thresholds on the second test. The overall maintenance trend is mixed rather than clearly improving. Minor cosmetic and lamp faults were resolved between the two April 2025 attempts, yet the mechanical wear items persist without evidence of correction. Mileage accumulation is notably uneven. Between the June 2022 pass at 74,465 miles and the April 2024 failure at 85,580 miles, the van covered roughly 11,115 miles in just under two years. Then, between April 2024 and April 2025, the recorded distance jumped from 85,602 to 94,274 miles, an increase of 8,672 miles in twelve months. This suggests a period of heavier use after relatively light running, which is relevant when evaluating wear on consumables and drivetrain components. The recurring items deserve close physical inspection. The nearside front outer CV boot has been flagged as severely deteriorated for over a year, meaning the joint has been operating without proper lubrication and contamination protection. A buyer should check for clicking on full lock and inspect the joint play directly. The offside front service brake binding advisory has now appeared twice, once in 2024 and again in 2025, which points to a sticking caliper or collapsed brake hose rather than a one-off drag. Have the caliper slide pins and flexible hoses examined, and verify that the offside front disc is not overheating or wearing unevenly. The 2024 failure also noted both rear brake discs worn and pitted, along with a nearside rear brake fluctuating excessively. That combination suggests the rear braking system has had issues beyond simple pad wear. Inspect disc thickness, lipping, and any signs of fluid leakage at the rear calipers or wheel cylinders. Tyre condition has been a recurring theme across multiple tests. The 2024 failure recorded an offside front structural tear and both rear tyres worn to the legal limit, while the 2024 pass still flagged nearside front and rear tyres worn on the edge. Edge wear on the nearside front and rear points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes, not just neglect. Have the front and rear suspension bushes, track rod ends, and drop links checked for play, and verify the wheel alignment. The nail in the offside rear tyre in April 2025 is a minor puncture repair item, but it adds to a pattern of basic upkeep being addressed only when the van fails its test. Overall, the record shows a van that has been kept on the road rather than proactively maintained, with unresolved mechanical wear items that a buyer should verify in person before committing.