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HV52 EXD

2002 Renault Avantime

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,421 mi
Last recorded122,421 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 EXD
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 122,421 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 121,691 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 121,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,613 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,119 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 120,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,862 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 119,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,536 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,374 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,270 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 115,265 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 114,238 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 113,094 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 101,818 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front and offside rear brake discs corroding

both rear brakes binding slightly

both wiper blades split

Fail 22 Aug 2011 81,533 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front and offside rear brake discs corroding

both rear brakes binding slightly

both wiper blades split

Pass 18 Sep 2010 74,346 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

rear exhaust mounting slightly perished

Fail 16 Sep 2010 74,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

rear exhaust mounting slightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,757 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

small chip in screen

very slight play in nearside rack arm

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,377 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear seat belts slow to retract

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,483 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,483 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking.

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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HV52 EXD is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2002 Renault Avantime models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 78,769 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 HV52 EXD, 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 24 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV52 EXD registered?

HV52 EXD is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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