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HX52 LUZ

2002 Renault Avantime

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,004 mi
Last recorded161,004 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 LUZ
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 161,004 miles

Nearside Front unable to fully inspect top suspension mounting.

Offside Front unable to fully inspect top suspension.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 160,998 miles

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

Nearside Front unable to fully inspect top suspension mounting.

Offside Front unable to fully inspect top suspension.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 156,557 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 151,187 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 149,846 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 149,846 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 140,575 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 140,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,358 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,192 miles

all four tyres low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,677 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,605 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 71,031 miles

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,031 miles

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,662 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 62,592 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,379 miles

both rear tyres worn down too 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,334 miles

AS PER ORIGINAL TEST.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 43,306 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 34,763 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,763 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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HX52 LUZ is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX52 LUZ, 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 HX52 LUZ registered?

HX52 LUZ is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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