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HY02 WMZ

2002 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,863 mi
Last recorded178,863 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 WMZ
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 178,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 174,936 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 173,914 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 173,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 164,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 23 Apr 2016 155,399 miles

Eml light on

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Slight play at steering wheel

Fail 22 Apr 2016 155,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet catch sticky

Eml light on

Front brake pads low

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2015 143,550 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 134,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 123,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 123,295 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 123,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

damage to o/s/f door mirror

engine check light on

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades starting to split

pitting/corrosion to inside of both front brake discs

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2011 101,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades starting to split

pitting/corrosion to inside of both front brake discs

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,802 miles

some play in steering column

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,712 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 78,711 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,940 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 61,940 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,291 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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HY02 WMZ is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Blue 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 HY02 WMZ, 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 HY02 WMZ registered?

HY02 WMZ is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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