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G12 FOW

2003 Renault Avantime

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,973 mi
Last recorded85,973 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 FOW
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 85,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper not moving (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining seperated from pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear-front section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamps corroded/insecure

front height level sensor broken

o/s+n/s rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,748 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 May 2022 76,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Apr 2022 76,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Apr 2021 71,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 70,613 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nsr, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to osr,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,611 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,294 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 67,659 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,659 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,438 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 50,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Avantime?

Based on 7,960 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,219
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
447
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 457
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 304
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 277
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 241
Stop lamp not working 181
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G12 FOW is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Renault Avantime models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Avantime fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G12 FOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Avantime typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G12 FOW is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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