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FJ04 VTK

2004 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,116 mi
Last recorded109,116 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Avantime94,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 VTK
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,116 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 109,028 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rust forming all over lower bodyand chassis

Fail 13 Jun 2020 109,028 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rust forming all over lower bodyand chassis

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 98,300 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both sides of rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 98,285 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play Both sides of rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 96,673 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 96,662 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,884 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,574 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 77,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,826 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 71,812 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,128 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 66,092 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 65,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,985 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,964 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm n/s/r tyre on 3mm

visualy check o/s/r and n/s/r seatbelts as child seats fitted at time of test

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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FJ04 VTK is a 2004 Renault Avantime in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Avantime models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 94,252 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 FJ04 VTK, 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 22 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ04 VTK registered?

FJ04 VTK is a 2004 Renault Avantime, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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