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HK52 FJC

2002 Renault Avantime

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,469 mi
Last recorded123,469 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FJC
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 123,469 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint BOTH front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 123,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint BOTH front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,064 miles

Nearside Front drop link rubber

Fail 28 Nov 2016 107,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front drop link rubber

Pass 14 Nov 2015 100,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 100,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,681 miles

all tyres tread worn out of shape

Fail 24 Apr 2015 93,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres tread worn out of shape

Pass 15 Feb 2014 69,371 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,885 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,032 miles

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

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 19 Jul 2010 59,432 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,432 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,246 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 51,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,668 miles

front & rear brake disc worn & pitted

rear handbrake slighty low performance but just passed

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Apr 2008 49,668 miles

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

front & rear brake disc worn & pitted

rear wiper split

Pass 14 May 2007 43,505 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 31,977 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 31,977 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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HK52 FJC is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HK52 FJC, 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 HK52 FJC registered?

HK52 FJC is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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