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HK03 VNB

2003 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,444 mi
Last recorded67,444 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 VNB
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,444 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2015 66,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,778 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,354 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,897 miles

Front & rear brake pipe/hose ferrules corroding

Front tyres wearing low

Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,897 miles

Front & rear brake pipe/hose ferrules corroding

Front tyres wearing low

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,848 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 45,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 43,544 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,596 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 35,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 27,191 miles

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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HK03 VNB is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK03 VNB, 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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What year was HK03 VNB registered?

HK03 VNB is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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