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HY52 UPD

2002 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,441 mi
Last recorded126,441 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 UPD
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 126,441 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 126,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 125,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

slight play in rack ends

Pass 10 Dec 2014 123,627 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,516 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 123,511 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 119,046 miles

CONSIDERABLE PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS !

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux. belt is excessively deteriorated !

engine breather pipe is split and leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2012 119,042 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

CONSIDERABLE PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS !

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION ! EX. WORN/LIPPED AND CORRODED !

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux. belt is excessively deteriorated !

engine breather pipe is split and leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2011 112,042 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp is illuminated

exhaust has slight blow

front brake discs are very poor ! heavily worn/lipped and corroded !

front brake pads are wearing low

front exhaust clamp is Ex. corroded and broken !

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,520 miles

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

advise slight knock from steering rack at central points

Fail 24 Aug 2010 102,520 miles

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

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

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

advise slight knock from steering rack at central points

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,428 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 76,428 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,764 miles

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

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

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre slight distortion

offside mirror cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,534 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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HY52 UPD is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HY52 UPD, 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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HY52 UPD is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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