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SJ53 PBY

2003 Renault Avantime

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 PBY
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,555 miles

rear wiper torn

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

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

both front inner trackrods have slight play

both front tyres worn badly on edges

o/s/r brakepipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn badly on edge

Fail 21 Sep 2016 124,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front inner trackrods have slight play

both front tyres worn badly on edges

o/s/r brakepipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn badly on edge

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corrosion at/near mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers split

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,269 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 107,183 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,824 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,877 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,583 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 62,583 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,654 miles

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

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

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

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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SJ53 PBY is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Avantime models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,590 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 SJ53 PBY, 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 23 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ53 PBY is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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