2016 Renault Master 2.0L Diesel · NX16 AEP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent MOT test in January 2024 at 292,155 miles passed with no defects, it followed a significant failure just two days prior. That failure highlighted critical safety issues, including an inoperative parking brake and insufficient brake pedal travel. The overall trend suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical and electrical faults when forced by a test failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance between annual inspections. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 29,000 miles per year. Between January 2022 and January 2024, the vehicle covered 124,711 miles, indicating heavy commercial use or long-distance motorway operation. This high rate of travel places extreme strain on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. The gap between the June 2019 and January 2021 tests shows a jump of 33,299 miles, which further accelerates the wear on all consumable parts. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, as the record shows recurring issues in these areas. The tester flagged a ball joint with play in 2023 and a total parking brake failure in 2024. You should check for excessive wear on the bushes and coil springs, and ensure the brake calipers are not binding, as history shows pads were left to the legal limit previously. Given the high mileage, the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points requires close scrutiny for corrosion, as these are common failure points on Renault Masters subjected to heavy loads. Electrical reliability also appears inconsistent, with multiple failures involving position lamps, registration plate lights, and stop lamps. The 2022 failure regarding an inoperative malfunction indication light is particularly concerning as it suggests potential underlying sensor or engine management issues that may not been properly diagnosed. While the vehicle passed its last test, the high frequency of minor electrical and mechanical failures suggests the vehicle is nearing the end of its economical life for many key components.