2016 Renault Master 2.3L Diesel · LX16 HVM

The Renault Master presents a stable and largely consistent roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 22 February 2024 at 160,784 miles resulting in a pass, albeit with advisories. The maintenance trend appears stable rather than actively worsening. The tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, recording 2.5mm on the nearside and wear on the inner edge of the offside. This indicates the vehicle has been covering significant distances without necessarily receiving preventative wheel alignment checks. The 2023 test at 160,064 miles was entirely clean, suggesting the tyre wear occurred rapidly in the final 720 miles of that test cycle. The mileage accumulation pattern is notable for its high intensity and a distinct anomaly. Between the October 2020 test at 121,659 miles and the November 2021 test at 149,450 miles, the vehicle covered 27,791 miles in just over 12 months, averaging roughly 2,315 miles per month. This is exceptionally heavy commercial use. However, the mileage then effectively flatlined, moving only 720 miles between February 2023 and February 2024. This sharp drop from intense daily use to near-static standing suggests the vehicle may have been parked up or used very sparingly for over a year before the current recorded mileage of 160,784 miles. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system and chassis structural integrity. The November 2021 failure and advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin at 149,450 miles, combined with the current mileage of 160,784, means the rear braking components have covered over 11,000 miles since that warning. Inspect the rear brake discs for lipping and scoring, and check the calipers for any signs of binding or sticking, which is a common issue on high-mileage commercial vans. The repeated lighting faults across multiple tests, including side repeaters and registration plate lamps, point to potential wiring loom degradation or corroded earth points behind the bumper and rear light clusters. Probe these areas carefully for green corrosion or brittle insulation. Given the extended period of low mileage following heavy use, suspension and drivetrain components require close scrutiny. Check the front suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or sag, particularly on the offside where the tyre wear indicated misalignment. The inner edge wear on the offside front tyre strongly suggests a worn tracking rod or a binding front caliper. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, paying close attention to the flexi-joint and mounting rubbers, as a stationary van can suffer from accelerated exhaust rot due to condensation sitting in the silencer.