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HN02 WCD

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,187 mi
Last recorded127,187 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 WCD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 127,187 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 126,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,370 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 121,851 miles

offside front tyre wear

Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre cut but not down to the cords

Offside front tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 101,628 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 101,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offisde front tyre wearing on outside edge

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,550 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre cut but not down to cords

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,678 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 91,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,810 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?

Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 909
Headlamp aim too low 451
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 374
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 343
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HN02 WCD is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Vel Satis fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN02 WCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Vel Satis typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN02 WCD is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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