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LE51 XUN

2002 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

249,160 mi
Last recorded249,160 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XUN
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 249,160 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

long hand brake travel

Pass 6 Feb 2024 240,476 miles

headlamp kick off wrong way

Fail 5 Feb 2024 240,466 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp kick off wrong way

Fail 24 Oct 2023 239,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp Kick Ups Wrong Way

Pass 29 Sep 2022 231,251 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 231,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 223,723 miles

Both front headlight's have been flat lined with beam bender's fitted at time of test.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 215,939 miles

Headlight beam bender's fitted time of test.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 205,363 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 200,426 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 200,368 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 May 2014 188,947 miles

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 186,942 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 179,674 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 169,406 miles

headlamp convertors fitted

tyres wearing edges - nearside front sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2011 169,406 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

'Knock' from front - possible from suspension arm bushes

centre exhaust box minor leak

headlamp convertors fitted

tyres wearing edges - nearside front sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2010 155,987 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 154,364 miles

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

headlights tapped

Pass 13 Oct 2008 148,302 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 144,294 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 143,601 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 143,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LE51 XUN is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LE51 XUN, 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 LE51 XUN registered?

LE51 XUN is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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