2014 Renault Trucks 2.3L Diesel · PO64 ECF

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 18 December 2024 at 99,715 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry available, sitting roughly eighteen months before today's date of 17 June 2026, meaning the certificate expired on 17 June 2026 and the vehicle currently holds no valid MOT. The trajectory from the March 2023 test, where multiple suspension advisories were flagged, through two consecutive clean passes in late 2023 and late 2024, indicates that the previous owner addressed those defects promptly and has maintained the vehicle to a consistent standard since. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between the February 2022 test at 94,921 miles and the March 2023 test at 99,246 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 4,325 miles in thirteen months, a modest rate. From March 2023 to November 2023, it added only 179 miles, suggesting a period of very light use or standing. The jump from 99,425 miles in November 2023 to 99,715 miles in December 2024 represents just 290 miles over thirteen months, confirming the vehicle has been barely used in the past two years. This low recent mileage is unusual for a commercial vehicle of this age and may indicate prolonged stationary periods, which can introduce its own concerns around brake seizure, tyre flat-spotting, and fuel system condensation. The March 2023 advisories remain the most technically significant entries in the record. Slight play was identified in both nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes, along with the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. These are load-bearing components, and while the tester judged the play insufficient to constitute a failure at that time, any recurrence or deterioration would warrant immediate attention. A prospective buyer should physically inspect all suspension bushes and ball joints for perishing, cracking, or movement, paying particular attention to the offside front lower arm joint given its direct steering involvement. The rear suspension arm bushes should be checked for deterioration, especially if the vehicle has been standing for extended periods, as rubber compounds degrade with age and inactivity regardless of mileage. Beyond the flagged items, the extended period of low use since late 2023 raises practical inspection priorities. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion and binding calipers, common issues on vehicles that sit idle. Tyres must be assessed for sidewall cracking and uneven wear, not merely tread depth. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been parked outdoors. Given the expired MOT certificate, a fresh test should be arranged before any purchase commitment to establish a current baseline of roadworthiness.