2017 Renault Master 2.3L Diesel · YJ17 TUD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding reactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test in May 2026 at 89,144 miles, the tester identified multiple defects related to the drivetrain and lighting. The persistence of the nearside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot, which was first flagged as severely deteriorated in April 2024 and reappeared two years later, suggests that previous owners have deferred maintenance until components neared total failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage with a 3,500-mile gap between April 2024 and May 2025, and another 3,240 miles in the final year. However, the failure in May 2025 at 85,977 miles reveals a lapse in basic upkeep, including a bald tyre and a leaking front shock absorber, indicating that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when forced to do so by an MOT failure. A buyer must inspect the nearside front drive assembly thoroughly, as the recurring CV boot failure will lead to imminent joint damage if not replaced immediately. The 2025 failure for a serious fluid leak on the shock absorber necessitates a check of the remaining suspension components for similar wear or premature failure. Additionally, the rapid flashing of indicators noted in 2026 point to a wiring fault or a failing bulb circuit that requires electrical testing to ensure the intermittent failure does not recur.