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HX52 LVF

2002 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,754 mi
Last recorded110,754 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 LVF
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 110,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,435 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,566 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 100,523 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 98,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,243 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,605 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,528 miles

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

rear box in poor condition

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,666 miles

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

rear box in poor condition

rear discs in very poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,696 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2013

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,736 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,501 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 60,501 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise front wipers are split

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

movment in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2009 51,887 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

movment in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,874 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s and n/s rear tyre perished

rear silencer rusty

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

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 LVF is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HX52 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

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

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