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HK52 FMJ

2002 Renault Avantime

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,126 mi
Last recorded117,126 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 117,126 miles

n/s/f seat dose not tilt forward

sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 117,096 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe rubbing hand brake lever (1.1.11 (d) (i))

n/s/f seat dose not tilt forward

sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 109,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,710 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 97,043 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 97,036 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,624 miles

slight roughness on o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2013 84,624 miles

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

slight roughness on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,344 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,180 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,846 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,549 miles

slight wear steering front brake disc and pads tyres low retaining clips both cv boots loose

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,373 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,772 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,595 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 25,092 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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HK52 FMJ is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 HK52 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

HK52 FMJ is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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