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HK52 VRN

2002 Renault Avantime

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,645 mi
Last recorded156,645 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 VRN
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 156,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 155,913 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 155,913 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 155,561 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 155,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 154,782 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 152,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 149,993 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 149,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 147,115 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

parking break poor

Pass 12 May 2018 141,628 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 138,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 128,242 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 118,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,716 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 109,716 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 101,940 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 101,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 91,032 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 82,953 miles

Airbag Lamp is on

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,121 miles

Airbag light on

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 76,121 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Airbag light on

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,420 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,864 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 VRN is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK52 VRN?

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What year was HK52 VRN registered?

HK52 VRN is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is HK52 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 VRN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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