2009 Renault Master 2.5L Diesel · LX09 OAY

The 2009 Renault Master currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a failure on 5 June 2026 at 148,661 miles. The maintenance trend is worsening. The June 2026 failure introduced new critical faults alongside unresolved historical issues: a nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, an offside front track rod end ball joint with excessive play, a nearside rear brake pipe corroded and concealed by grease, an offside front tyre with cracking or perishing, and parking brake efficiency below half the required value. These join a pattern of steering, suspension, and brake defects stretching back through multiple test cycles. Annual mileage has remained consistent and moderate, averaging roughly 8,745 miles per year across the vehicle's seventeen-year life. Between May 2024 and June 2025, the odometer advanced from 146,436 to 147,573 miles, a gap of about 1,137 miles over twelve months. The subsequent twelve months added only 1,088 miles to reach 148,661. Such low annual usage suggests the vehicle has seen light commercial duty or significant periods of standing in recent years. Sparse mileage accumulation can mask deterioration from corrosion and lack of use, particularly on brake and suspension components. The brake system demands particular scrutiny. Parking brake efficiency has failed or barely met requirements in three consecutive test cycles: May 2024, May 2025, and June 2026. Brake pipe corrosion has been flagged repeatedly since 2024, with the May 2025 failure noting front-to-rear pipes corroded and bubbling beneath factory protective coating. Rear brake discs have carried advisories for pitting and scoring since 2025. The June 2026 test added a corroded nearside rear brake pipe obscured by grease, suggesting possible concealment rather than repair. Steering and suspension faults are accumulating rather than resolving. Play in steering rack inner joints, track rod end ball joints, and lower suspension arm ball joints has appeared across multiple tests with increasing severity. The June 2026 failure upgraded the offside front track rod end from slight play to excessive play. Underbody and suspension corrosion has been noted since 2025. A buyer should commission a thorough inspection of all brake lines, parking brake mechanisms, steering rack, suspension joints, and structural underbody integrity before considering this vehicle roadworthy. The exhaust fume ingress recorded in May 2025 also warrants verification that sealing and injector blow-by repairs were completed to a durable standard.