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OW02 GBU

2002 Renault Avantime

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,487 mi
Last recorded130,487 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 GBU
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 130,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 125,476 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 125,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,576 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 123,245 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhust mounts in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2014 118,015 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 118,015 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,994 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,306 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp inop

front wipers split but still cleaning screen

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,549 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 101,548 miles

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

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

handbrake high still has a reserve

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,571 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 83,570 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,207 miles

o/s cv boot slight weeping, nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2005 17,302 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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OW02 GBU is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW02 GBU, 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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OW02 GBU is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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