2006 Renault Master 2.2L Diesel · RC53 BOO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 160,643 miles identified several new issues including an offside rear binding brake, an oil leak, and poorly secured rear electrical wiring. While the vehicle passed, the appearance of these multiple advisories alongside recurring steering rack gaiter issues suggests that components are beginning to age out simultaneously and are only being addressed once they reach a threshold of failure. The mileage profile is remarkably consistent for a twenty-year-old van, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2025, the vehicle covered roughly 2,800 miles, indicating very low annual usage in the recent past. This low mileage often contributes to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perished nearside front tyre noted in May 2024 at 160,035 miles and the repeated deterioration of the steering and drive shaft gaiters across multiple tests. A buyer must physically inspect the steering and suspension assembly, as the nearside steering rack gaiter was flagged in both 2023 and 2025. The split drive shaft boot from the 2023 failure was replaced, but the joint should be checked for grease leakage. The offside rear binding brake requires immediate investigation for a potentially seized caliper or slider pin issue to prevent uneven pad wear. Additionally, the noted modification to the rear floor demands a close structural inspection to ensure the integrity of the chassis has not been compromised or subjected to hidden corrosion.