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HX52 LWT

2002 Renault Avantime

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,476 mi
Last recorded58,476 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 LWT
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 58,476 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 58,209 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 57,603 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 57,573 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,350 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 57,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,863 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 54,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,574 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,438 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,568 miles

LOWER ENGINE TRAY INSECURE

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 42,563 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)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

LOWER ENGINE TRAY INSECURE

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,641 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,886 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 23,880 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,502 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 20,502 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 15,213 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 15,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 12,137 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 12,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LWT is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

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

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