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MJZ 6716

2003 Renault Avantime

Purple Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,314 mi
Last recorded114,314 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 6716
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,314 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre cracking with age

Fail 10 Oct 2014 114,276 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre cracking with age

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,246 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 108,246 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,940 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,467 miles

both front tyres poor very low on outer edges almost to excess?

nearside body work damage apparent and temporary repair made?

new pads fitted to old front disc's ?

offside front steering arm inner joint worn almost to excess?

rear pads low almost to excess inner pad difficult to see?

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,523 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

eye level brake light possibly fitted but not working

nearside front wiper blade damaged but clearing windscreen ok at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,341 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,341 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,747 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,419 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,164 miles

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

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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MJZ 6716 is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Purple with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJZ 6716, 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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MJZ 6716 is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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